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

I tried a ChatGPT prompt that 'unlocks 4o’s full power', and I don’t know why I didn’t try it sooner

By John-Anthony Disotto Published 24 June 25

This ChatGPT prompt will help you resolve any problem by simply getting AI to ask the right questions - give it a try

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Forget Apple Intelligence – here’s why I think Apple’s rumored Perplexity takeover could solve its AI woes

By John-Anthony Disotto Published 24 June 25

Apple's AI solution might lie in the form of a Perplexity acquisition, and if that were to happen, we'd all reap the benefits.

Joseph Nicéphore Niépce ChatGPT image restoration

This restoration of the world’s oldest photograph shows the difference between AI slop and ChatGPT expertise

By John-Anthony Disotto Published 16 June 25

Here's the difference between using AI to restore old images with a good prompt and a not-so-good one. These simple tweaks can turn your AI slop into genuinely decent images.

I asked ChatGPT to help me revolutionize my productivity, and it gave me these 5 genius AI prompt ideas

By John-Anthony Disotto Published 16 June 25

What happens when you ask ChatGPT to come up with its own prompts? I asked AI to help with 5 AI productivity prompts – here's how it did.

Apple reportedly targets 'spring 2026' for launch of delayed AI Siri upgrade – but is that too late?

By John-Anthony Disotto Published 13 June 25

The Siri upgrade we've all been waiting for is reportedly coming in 'spring 2026', but will Apple be even further behind its competition by then?

Open AI CEO Sam Altman speaks during a talk session with SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at an event titled "Transforming Business through AI" in Tokyo, Japan, on February 03, 2025. SoftBank and OpenAI announced that they have agreed a partnership to set up a joint venture for artificial intelligence services in Japan today.

Sam Altman thinks ChatGPT’s energy usage is nothing to worry about, but is he right?

By John-Anthony Disotto Last updated 13 June 25

Sam Altman reveals just how much energy and water a ChatGPT prompt uses, and the answer might surprise you.

Got ChatGPT Plus? You can now get 3 months for 50% off with this simple trick

By John-Anthony Disotto Published 12 June 25

This easy trick can save you 50% off 3 months of ChatGPT Plus.

Woman using a mobile phone with ChatGPT on the screen.

ChatGPT is down again – here's everything we know about its latest massive outage

By John-Anthony Disotto Last updated 11 June 25

ChatGPT is down again. If you are having issues with OpenAI's chatbot, you aren't alone!

ChatGPT's 10-hour outage has given me a new perspective on AI – it's genuinely helping millions of people get through life

By John-Anthony Disotto Published 11 June 25

ChatGPT's outage has given me a new perspective on AI, and I now understand why so many people rely on it to get by.

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The 7 big Apple Intelligence announcements from WWDC 2025

By John-Anthony Disotto Last updated 10 June 25

Apple just announced a slew of AI upgrades coming to devices including Live Translation, better image generation, and more

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15 things we learned at the Apple WWDC 2025 keynote

By Marc McLaren Published 9 June 25

Apple's WWDC 2025 was packed with big software announcements. Here are the key details you need in your brain.

Apple Intelligence is a year old - here are 3 genuinely useful AI tools you should use on your Apple products

By John-Anthony Disotto Published 9 June 25

Apple Intelligence is a year old, and while the first 12 months haven't been smooth sailing, there are still features worth using on your Apple devices.

Nintendo Switch 2’s launch titles are awesome, but this one free update means more to me than any new Mario Kart game

By John-Anthony Disotto Published 4 June 25

The Nintendo Switch 2's best free update brings Pokémon Scarlet and Violet up to par in 2025, and I can't wait to start exploring the world of Paldea.

Here’s why I think a lack of AI at WWDC 2025 wouldn’t be catastrophic for iOS 26

By John-Anthony Disotto Last updated 4 June 25

WWDC might be a disappointment for those waiting for the next Apple Intelligence upgrade, but AI on iPhone doesn't even need it.

Apple's Craig Federighi presents Apple Intelligence at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote may be an AI ‘letdown’, but there are 4 Apple Intelligence projects it’s working on that you should be excited about

By John-Anthony Disotto Published 2 June 25

It looks like we might not get the Apple Intelligence upgrades we've been waiting for at WWDC 2025, but Apple is rumored to be working on some major AI features.

10 great but unexpected ways to use ChatGPT – Reddit users reveal their power tips

By John-Anthony Disotto Published 30 May 25

There are so many awesome ways to use ChatGPT, and these Reddit users share the most unexpected, but useful ways to use AI they've found so far.

O2 customers get Perplexity Pro for free - save £150 and get access to ChatGPT and Gemini Premium models now

By John-Anthony Disotto Published 29 May 25

O2 customers can claim a year of Perplexity Pro worth £150 for free, but the offer ends soon, so act fast!

3 viral ChatGPT prompts that will completely change the way you use and think about AI

By John-Anthony Disotto Published 29 May 25

This new ChatGPT workflow is going viral as it completely changes the way you think about AI. Best of all, it's simple to use and only requires 3 prompts.

I’ve heard the same train announcement voice for 30 years, but now it’s been replaced by AI – and Scotland isn't happy

By John-Anthony Disotto Published 28 May 25

I've grown up listening to the same train announcement voice for years, but now it's been replaced by AI – and an actor says her voice has been stolen.

OnePlus unveils AI Plus Mind, and I think this might be the best use of AI in a smartphone yet

By John-Anthony Disotto Published 27 May 25

OnePlus just unveiled AI Plus Mind, a new feature coming to its smartphones that brings all your memories into one place and makes living a busy life easier than ever before. I can't wait to try it!

Sam Altman and Jony Ive’s ChatGPT device is probably going to look like an iPod Shuffle you can wear around your neck - report reveals more about the hyped AI hardware

By John-Anthony Disotto Published 23 May 25

More info has been revealed on what we can expect from Jony Ive and Sam Altman's ChatGPT device, and it sounds pretty familiar.

Sam Altman and Jony Ive’s mysterious ‘AI-powered computer’ will be OpenAI’s magnum opus - here are 5 clues that hint at what it will be

By John-Anthony Disotto Published 22 May 25

Jony Ive and Sam Altman have teamed up to create io, OpenAI's hardware company. Here are 5 hints at what the first ChatGPT-powered product could be.

Google I/O 2025 as it happened: AI Search, Veo, Flow, Gemini, Android XR, and all the big announcements

By John-Anthony Disotto, Graham Barlow, Lance Ulanoff Last updated 22 May 25

Google I/O 2025 live blog covering all the major announcements, including Android XR updates, new Gemini features, and more.

iPhones just got Google’s best AI feature for free – and it could genuinely make me switch back from Android

By John-Anthony Disotto Published 21 May 25

The best AI tool I've ever used is now free on iOS

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Gemini Live is now free for everyone on Android and iOS, and you can finally share your screen and camera on iPhone - here's how to try it

By John-Anthony Disotto Published 20 May 25

Gemini Live is now free on iOS and Android, and you can share your screen and camera with AI to get things done.

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