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Apple Introduces SynapTap AI that automatically connects your iPhone to your brain

In a move that has catapulted us straight into a Black Mirror episode, Apple announced their latest innovation: SynapTap AI. Forget tapping, swiping, or even talking to your phone. SynapTap operates through a direct brain connection, using advanced AI to interpret user thoughts, automatically syncing with your thoughts using AI algorithms whenever it comes within 10 feet of your head.

“We wanted to eliminate all unnecessary physical interactions,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook, who delivered the entire press conference without moving his lips—presumably using SynapTap himself. “This way, users can simply think about calling their mom and the phone will do it—even if they’d rather avoid that weekly guilt trip.”

The new iPhone uses sophisticated AI-powered neuro-syncing technology that allows it to use AI to detect the user’s intentions before they’re even fully formed, leveraging AI to make it ideal for those who find pressing buttons to be too much of a burden. “Now, if you think, ‘I should really go to the gym,’ SynapTap will set a reminder,” Cook continued. “And if you think, ‘Maybe I’ll just order pizza instead,’ we’ve partnered with DoorDash to make sure a large pepperoni is already on the way.”

Privacy experts have raised concerns. A leaked manual revealed that SynapTap AI can sometimes get a bit… overenthusiastic. For instance, a stray thought about your ex might lead to an accidental 3 a.m. FaceTime call, and considering buying a yacht—even as a joke—could trigger a notification from your bank, politely suggesting that you please reconsider your life choices.

Apple developers are also working on a feature called “MindFilter,” which is powered by machine learning AI, which aims to differentiate between genuine commands and random, wandering thoughts. “We’re aware that people sometimes have ideas they’d prefer not to act on,” said a developer, visibly sweating as he imagined every embarrassing thought he’d ever had being sent out as a mass email. “MindFilter’s AI will try to stop you from broadcasting your most private musings to everyone in your contact list.”

Critics, however, are concerned that MindFilter might not be foolproof. One beta tester reported that during a particularly intense meeting, he accidentally sent a calendar invite titled “Escape This Hellhole” to his entire team. “The upside is that I now have Thursdays free,” he admitted.

Still, Apple assures consumers that this is the future of smartphone technology. “This is just the beginning,” said Cook. “One day, you won’t even need to consciously think about your phone—it will know what you want before you do. Imagine a world where every impulse, every half-formed idea, can be realized instantly. What could possibly go wrong?”

IPhones with SynapTap AI will be available in stores next month, though pre-orders have already been placed by those who are too busy—or simply too lazy—to lift a finger. Price starts at $1,999, with optional “Thought Insurance” for those worried about what might happen if their mind slips while they’re within range.

Joe Ditzel

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