The space for browser market competition in Europe increased following regulatory constraints, which means Apple is getting in the race with its newly launched AI-powered instructional assistant that is already embedded in iOS 18.
Safari’s response to competitive pressure
Apple has to accept the installation of alternative browsers and apps as default tools on its iPhones and iPads in Europe, it is facing the daunting task of the crowd-out of Safari browser by others such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and other competing versions. To survive, Apple exploits the AI technological capacities, as a part of its AI strategy to merge it in all the products it sells.
The latest betas of the upcoming iOS release, due to the annual WWDC event of Apple in 2024, two new AI capabilities have been detected to be hidden in their codebase. One of these features, Encrypted Visual Search, signals the transition of Safari that will be based on AI-assisted features. The second, “Safari Browsing Guide,” provides evidence of Apple’s goal of integrating AI capacities into the browser’s user experience.
Apple just like Microsoft is integrating AI into Safari across different domains just like they have done through Edge’s copilot which is powered by AI. From the perspective of Apple, this is achieved through smart AI search or chatbot-enabled browsers that seek to enhance user experience and give Apple an edge against competitors.
Leveraging AI partnerships
Apple’s AI integration plan likely would lay its first steps on partnerships with major AI market participants at first. In the US, Apple may encash the May used by Google and OpenAI, but, in China, it may try partnerships with companies like Baidu’s Ernie Bot. This way Appel makes use of the potential of the AI experts across the globe and also enriches Safari with their powers. In connection with the change in emphasis from the concept of the car Apple on the AI by Apple has created the ML toolity-Ferret-AI.
This AI-based solution is intended to recognize and communicate with native iOS interface components shopping process. AI will get smarter thanks to interaction with users. Since Apple continues to push for AI investment, the roadmap and specifics of the Safari Browsing Assistant’s functionalities and usability, however, are yet to be released. While there’s still uncertainty left to clear up, the faithful Apple fans and Safari users generously look forward to next year’s WWDC where they expect to get more detailed information about the impact of AI technologies on Safari and the overall iOS performance.
AI-powered safari assistant
The move of Apple to release the AI-enabled Safari Assistant contends the company’s vision to stay serious in terms of competitiveness and innovations in the category of browsers. By harnessing the power of AI, Apple intends to carry across the improvement of browsers, distinguish itself from competitors, and remain one of the best companies in the digital sphere. Standing in the shadow of approaching WWDC 2024, all prying eyes are set on the Apple brand that will unleash the next Safari version and its AI capacity.
This article originally appeared in PhoneArena
