John-Anthony Disotto

John-Anthony Disotto

Senior Writer AI

John-Anthony Disotto is TechRadar's Senior Writer, AI, ensuring you get the latest information on Tech's biggest buzzword. An expert in Apple, he was previously iMore's How To Editor and has a monthly column in MacFormat. Living in Scotland, where he worked for Apple as a technician focused on iOS and iPhone repairs at the Genius Bar, John-Anthony has used the Apple ecosystem for over a decade and is an award-winning journalist with years of experience in editorial. In his spare time, John-Anthony can be found watching any sport under the sun from football to darts, taking the term “Lego house” far too literally as he runs out of space to display any more plastic bricks, or chilling on the couch with his French Bulldog, Kermit. 

Articles by: John-Anthony Disotto

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ChatGPT integration and image generation are finally here in the iOS 18.2 developer beta

By John-Anthony Disotto published

iOS 18.2 developer beta is now available with new Apple Intelligence features including Genmoji, Image Playground, Visual Intelligence, and ChatGPT Siri integration.

Apple Intelligence presentation

'Accuracy over fantasy.' Apple explains why its AI photo editing isn't as incredible as Google's or Samsung's

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Apple's Craig Federighi explains Apple's approach to photo editing and why "even the ability to remove a water bottle led to lots of debates internally."

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Review

Apple Intelligence has a waitlist, but you can join it early today - here's how to skip the queue

By John-Anthony Disotto published

You can jump the line by joining the Apple AI bandwagon early.

Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence releases next week with iOS 18.1 – here are all the AI features you can try at launch

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Apple Intelligence launches next week bringing AI features to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Apple CEO, Tim Cook openS the door of the newly renovated Apple Store at Fifth Avenue on September 20, 2019 in New York City.

Apple Intelligence 'changed my life': Tim Cook says Apple's AI is as innovative as the iPod’s click wheel or the iPhone’s touch screen

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Apple CEO Tim Cook says Apple Intelligence changed his life as company gears up for AI launch.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Review

Apple Intelligence could already be two years behind ChatGPT as Apple's AI gets ready for launch

By John-Anthony Disotto published

It might take over two years for Apple Intelligence to catch up with ChatGPT, but when it does...

ChatGPT on a Windows PC and Android smartphone

ChatGPT app comes to Windows finally! Add a quick AI shortcut to your PC today

By John-Anthony Disotto published

The ChatGPT app is finally available on Windows.

Apple Intelligence Writing Tools on an iPhone 16 Pro Max

I've used Apple Intelligence Writing Tools for months and it has seriously improved the Notes app - here's how to use it

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Apple Intelligence Writing Tools is fantastic in the Notes app, here's how to use it.

Humanoid AI robot working at the radio station studio, using NotebookLM

Google’s AI podcast generator NotebookLM just got a major update – and now you can play the producer

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Google just updated its AI podcast tool, NotebookLM with new ways to direct the hosts' conversation.

iPad mini with Apple Intelligence

The iPad mini 7 is now the cheapest way to get Apple Intelligence - here’s why it could be the best too

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Apple has officially announced the iPad mini 7 and it's not only the cheapest way to gain access Apple Intelligence but also the best, too.

Casio Moflin, robot pet

Casio launches AI-powered furry robot pet that wants to replace your dog

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Casio says its new AI robot pet Moflin can develop a personality – should your dog be worried?

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Sick of misreading the tone of messages? This free AI tool will change your life

By John-Anthony Disotto published

This free AI tool will help you navigate online communication: No more misreading the tone of Slack messages, online dating app replies, or texts with your friends.

Visual Intelligence on an iPhone 16

Apple Intelligence's free ChatGPT upgrade may come sooner than expected with a Visual Intelligence bonus

By John-Anthony Disotto published

New code references Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT integration for Siri. Could we see the arrival of iOS 18.2 sooner than expected?

The new Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 lens, the Nintendo Alarmo clock on a night stand and a Toyota battery in an electric car.

ICYMI: the week's 8 biggest tech news stories from Nintendo's new alarm clock, to Toyota's revolutionary EV charging tech

By Hamish Hector published

ICYMI here's the biggest tech news stories from Nintendo, Toyota, Panasonic, Google Gemini and more for October 12, 2024.

An Apple Intelligence break up summary

‘No longer in a relationship; wants belongings from the apartment’: Apple Intelligence break-up message reveals new world of dystopian dumpings

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Apple intelligence notification summaries are probably the worst way for someone to break up with you as one X user found out.

Google Gemini Gmail on iPhone 16 Pro Max

Google Gemini's new summarize tool is transforming my email nightmare into a dream

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Google's new Gemini tool helps you keep on top of your Gmail inbox with AI - and I love it.

SearchGPT OpenAI

ChatGPT’s Google search rival is set to go live this year – could SearchGPT break Google's hold on the web?

By John-Anthony Disotto published

OpenAI's SearchGPT is set to launch before the end of the year as ChatGPT looks to take on Google.

Wimbledon flags blowing in the wind

After 147 years, Wimbledon is getting rid of line judges in favor of AI – and adding VAR, which always goes well

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Wimbledon has announced the use of AI-powered technology in next year's tournament, replacing nearly 300 line judges.

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Fitbit’s new Gemini-powered AI assistant can answer questions about your health – here’s how to try it

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Fitbit's Gemini-powered AI chatbot is now open for public testing.

Google Gemini AI

Google Gemini could soon get a big AI image generator upgrade to match ChatGPT's DALL-E

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Google Gemini has new precise image editing tools in the latest Android beta.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

I added AI to my iPhone 16 Pro Max's Action button and now I get the hype

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Using the Action button as an AI launcher has convinced me both are awesome.

Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence release date leaked – here's when the first AI features are set to arrive on your iPhone

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Top insider Mark Gurman has revealed Apple Intelligence's release date and it's later than we expected.

iPhone 16 Pro Max with Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence’s release date is almost here - why it's a bigger deal than you think

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Apple Intelligence's release date is fast approaching and it's a pretty big deal for the future of AI.

Best AI Image Generator

Best AI image generator of 2024

By Nigel Powell last updated

What's the best AI image generator? We tested out the top apps and programs for photo and image AI creation.

Visual Intelligence on an iPhone 16

Apple Visual Intelligence is already behind the curve as Google adds video search to Lens

By John-Anthony Disotto published

Google has announced video search in Google Lens, so is Apple's Visual Intelligence already lagging behind?

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