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Writing Tools needs one feature to make it an essential part of Apple Intelligence [Video]

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The most recent instance of benefiting from Apple Intelligence with about 70% satisfaction just occurred. I’m writing another piece using an M4 iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard. I selected the opening paragraph, invoked Writing Tools, and selected Proofread.

This is how the proofread version was presented:

The feature worked as expected. The problem is that Writing Tools doesn’t highlight changes, and the UI obscured my original text. As a workaround, I selected Replace, used Command + Z to undo typing, then used Command + Shift + Z to redo typing.

Flipping between versions a few times allowed me to notice what changed. Apple Intelligence corrected a typo (using “I’m” instead of “I” before “regularly”) that I missed. A+ for usefulness; D- for execution.

The ability of Writing Tools to highlight changes is so needed that I’m confident Apple is already planning to show this off at WWDC in two months. If not, I suppose I’ll …

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BMI Supports Song Arts Academys Six-Week Songwriters Workshop Starting May 6 | News [Video]

BMI is proud to support Song Arts Academys six-week Songwriters Workshop starting Tuesday, May 6, in person and simultaneously live on Zoom. Seasoned and developing songwriters will acquire new and competitive writing skills using SAAs Advanced Song Craft and re-writing tools designed to unmask the creative codes driving todays hit songs. Members will write and rewrite five original songs during the workshop using momentum strategies and other advanced skill sets designed to utilize the melodic and lyrical techniques used in contemporary pop. Taught by SAA founder, Billy Seidman, author of The Elements of Song Craft, workshop alumni include hit songwriters, GRAMMY winners and major-label artists, and is a proven learning destination for songwriters.