Articles by John-Anthony Disotto, Senior Writer AI

John-Anthony Disotto is TechRadar's Senior Writer, AI, bringing you the latest news on, and comprehensive coverage of, tech's biggest buzzword. An expert on all things Apple, he was previously iMore's How To Editor, and has a monthly column in MacFormat.

He used to work for Apple as a technician focused on iOS and iPhone repairs at the Genius Bar and has used the Apple ecosystem for over a decade. 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

Apple Intelligence iOS 18.2 developer beta Mail app on iPhone 16 Pro Max

My inbox was a mess, but iOS 18.2 has revolutionized the Mail app

By John-Anthony Disotto published 24 October 24

The Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.2 make Mail a dream to use.

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

By John-Anthony Disotto published 23 October 24

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

'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 23 October 24

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

By John-Anthony Disotto published 22 October 24

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

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 21 October 24

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 21 October 24

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

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

By John-Anthony Disotto published 21 October 24

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 18 October 24

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 17 October 24

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 17 October 24

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

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 15 October 24

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

By John-Anthony Disotto published 15 October 24

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

a scale with AI on one side and a brain on the other

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

By John-Anthony Disotto published 14 October 24

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.

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

By John-Anthony Disotto published 14 October 24

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 12 October 24

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

‘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 11 October 24

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 10 October 24

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

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 10 October 24

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

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 9 October 24

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 9 October 24

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

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

By John-Anthony Disotto published 8 October 24

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

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

By John-Anthony Disotto published 8 October 24

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

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

By John-Anthony Disotto published 7 October 24

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 5 October 24

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

Best AI image generator of 2025

By Nigel Powell last updated 4 October 24

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

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