Apple Store App Rolling Out 'Early Preview' of New Shopping Assistant
In the Apple Store app on the iPhone, select users have received access to an "early preview" of a new AI-powered virtual shopping assistant. Once it is available, you can open the chatbot by tapping on the speech bubble with two sparkles in the bottom-right corner of the app. Then, you can ask questions about Apple products, your existing Apple Store orders, trade-in values, payment options, and…
Apple has quietly rolled out an early preview of a new AI-powered virtual shopping assistant within its iPhone's Apple Store app. Users can access the chatbot by tapping on the speech bubble featuring two sparkles located at the bottom-right corner of the application. The assistant is capable of addressing inquiries about Apple products, existing Apple Store orders, trade-in values, payment options, and more. Alternatively, users can tap on one of the common topics displayed on the page to initiate a conversation.
According to MacRumors, which was the first to report this development, the AI shopping assistant is based on a new privacy policy disclosed on Apple's website. The policy indicates that Apple utilizes personal information to tailor the chat experience, offer pertinent responses, and enhance the assistant through user opt-in feedback. However, Apple has not yet officially announced this feature, suggesting that it is currently being tested with a limited number of users.
Many of the outlet's staff members have not gained access to the chatbot, so those who have not encountered it should not be alarmed; they are not alone in this regard.
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