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Apple Intelligence enables custom iPhone Shortcuts; leap seconds to be retired

Apple Intelligence is enabling users to create custom iPhone Shortcuts, offering a new way to automate tasks on their devices. This integration aims to enhance user experience by allowing for more personalized device functionality. Separately, the international community is retiring leap seconds starting next year to prevent disruptions in computer systems, opting instead for a less frequent leap hour. AI

IMPACT Apple Intelligence integration enhances user customization of iPhone Shortcuts, offering new automation possibilities.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains two distinct, unrelated news items: one about a new feature for a consumer product and another about a technical standard change.

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Apple Intelligence enables custom iPhone Shortcuts; leap seconds to be retired

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    How to create iPhone Shortcuts with Apple Intelligence (and why you should) When it works, it works! https://www. engadget.com/2283983/how-to-cr eate-iphone-sho

    How to create iPhone Shortcuts with Apple Intelligence (and why you should) When it works, it works! https://www. engadget.com/2283983/how-to-cr eate-iphone-shortcuts-with-apple-intelligence-and-why-you-should/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybersecur…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Leap seconds being retired next year to avoid wreaking havoc on computer systems The leap second will be replaced by a leap hour, which will take "several centu

    Leap seconds being retired next year to avoid wreaking havoc on computer systems The leap second will be replaced by a leap hour, which will take "several centuries" before it must be implemented. https://www. tomshardware.com/tech-industry /international-measurement-organization…