The AI War is On: Honor Magic7 Leads with AIAgent, Apple iPhone 16 Series AI Features "Delayed" Causing Stir

The AI War is On: Honor Magic7 Leads with AIAgent, Apple iPhone 16 Series AI Features "Delayed" Causing StirThe highly anticipated iPhone 16 series has finally been released, but surprisingly, its much-touted AI features have yet to materialize. Apple had originally promised commercial AI capabilities on iOS 18 and showcased related applications at the launch event

The AI War is On: Honor Magic7 Leads with AIAgent, Apple iPhone 16 Series AI Features "Delayed" Causing Stir

The highly anticipated iPhone 16 series has finally been released, but surprisingly, its much-touted AI features have yet to materialize. Apple had originally promised commercial AI capabilities on iOS 18 and showcased related applications at the launch event. However, they ultimately delayed the launch of AI features in the Chinese market, citing "various influencing factors," pushing back the official experience to next year. This sudden development sparked widespread discussions, with many netizens believing that Apple was "promising the moon" and engaging in "empty promises."

In the face of Apple's AI feature "delay," domestic manufacturers have demonstrated a strong competitive edge. Honor CEO Zhao Ming recently stated publicly that Honor and Apple are "converging on the same path" in AI development, with Honor focusing on the user experience of AI services as its core competitive strength, ultimately winning over more users and driving industry innovation. He also emphasized that the Honor Magic7 will be the first AI-powered smartphone to feature AIAgent, bringing a brand new experience to Chinese consumers. This statement undoubtedly sends a strong signal to the market, heralding the impending arrival of the Honor Magic7 series and its intention to spark a new wave of competition in the AI field.

Honor AIAgent boasts four core capabilities: natural language understanding and computer vision, intent recognition and decision-making ability, user behavior habit learning and scene environment perception, and in-app and cross-app operations. These capabilities will provide users with an unprecedented intelligent experience. Simply put, AIAgent can anticipate future operational needs based on user behavior patterns. For example, based on your sleep patterns and travel arrangements, it can predict what time you need to wake up the next morning and automatically set an alarm. Even more impressive is that AIAgent can perform cross-app operations, such as checking for applications that need renewal and automatically disabling auto-renewal.

Zhao Ming once said, AI is "just a matter of saying it." Regardless of how complex the operation, simply tell your phone the desired outcome, and AIAgent will take care of it. The potential of this feature is immense, fueling anticipation for the Honor Magic7.

However, the true capabilities of Honor AIAgent remain to be seen. After all, artificial intelligence is a massive undertaking, and the currently revealed information is just the tip of the iceberg. When it will officially be commercialized and whether the actual experience will live up to expectations are questions that need time to answer.

For Apple, the "delay" of AI features is undoubtedly a significant setback. Although the iPhone 16 series has yet to officially go on sale, the absence of AI features will undoubtedly affect the purchase intention of some users. Meanwhile, domestic flagship phones are set to be released in batches in October. The performance of the Honor Magic7 will become a focal point for the market, determining its competitive position in the AI arena.

The AI war has begun, with Honor Magic7 taking the lead and Apple falling behind. In the future, who will become the leader in the AI field? Let's wait and see.