Apple Unveils Major AI and Translation Upgrades

At WWDC 2025, Apple announced major enhancements to its Apple Intelligence platform, including Live Translation for real-time language translation across Messages, FaceTime, and phone calls, with all data processed securely on-device for privacy. Developers now receive free access to Apple’s foundational AI models, allowing for offline AI-powered features in third-party apps and integration via a new Call Translation API. Apple's Visual Intelligence feature can analyze and interact with onscreen content, while new Genmoji options enable creative emoji customization. The company also introduced live lyric translation and pronunciation tools for Apple Music. Additional updates include digital passports and enhanced travel features for Apple Wallet and Maps. The announcements led to immediate positive reactions in financial markets, with increases in Apple’s stock and AI-related cryptocurrencies.