Apple is apparently working on a sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) project, including a massive language model that will be managed on-device. According to Bloomberg' Mark Gurman, this development is part of Apple's push toward high-risk initiatives like augmented reality spectacles and personal robots. The company's expansion into more advanced AI puts it in rivalry with companies such as OpenAI and Alphabet Inc.'s Google. The on-device operation of the AI model may result in slightly less powerful tools, but it will improve response times and protect user privacy.

Apple intends to sell these breakthroughs by emphasizing their practical uses in everyday life, rather than concentrating on the capability of AI technologies. The corporation is set to announce the aspects of its AI plan during the Worldwide Developers Conference in June of this year.

In the past, Apple's major releases have been able to revolutionize specific parts of technology, notably the most widely used now, cellphones. Here are some of the most significant 'huge items' that Apple has released in the past.

Macintosh (1984): Steve Jobs announced the first Apple Macintosh, the Macintosh 128K on January 24, 1984. It permanently altered the landscape of personal computing. It was the first successful desktop computer with a graphical user interface (GUI), mouse, and built-in screen to be sold in large quantities.

iPod (2001): The iPod revolutionized portable music players with its elegant design and user-friendly interface.

The iPhone (2007) revolutionized the smartphone market with its touch screen interface and app ecosystem.

The iPad (2010) introduced a new category of devices known as tablets, which have a bigger screen and more powerful hardware than phones yet are more portable than laptops.

Apple Watch (2015): The Apple Watch introduced smart technologies to the wrist, including fitness monitoring and alerts.

Mixed-Reality headgear (2023): Apple's mixed-reality headgear has had a slow start, but it is projected to usher in a new era of computing, possibly disrupting how people work, play games, and enjoy themselves.