ultralytics/ultralytics v8.3.106

v8.3.106 - `ultralytics 8.3.106` iOS14+ CoreML `mlmodel` and `mlpackage` joint support (#20100)

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🌟 Summary

This release introduces enhanced CoreML export capabilities for iOS14+ devices, along with several optimizations and fixes to improve user experience and compatibility. 🚀

📊 Key Changes

• iOS14+ CoreML Export Support:

  • Added support for exporting models in both mlmodel and mlpackage formats for iOS14+ using coremltools 8.x.
  • Removed the minimum iOS version parameter, allowing CoreML tools to automatically determine compatibility based on the model.
  • Adjusted NMS (Non-Maximum Suppression) export to align its specification version with the core model.

• Package Cleanup:

  • Excluded the top-level tests directory from the package distribution to avoid conflicts with user projects.

• Documentation Fix:

  • Updated a broken link in the Albumentations integration guide for better navigation.

• Tutorial Notebook Update:

  • Replaced !uv pip install ultralytics with %pip install ultralytics for improved compatibility in Jupyter environments.

🎯 Purpose & Impact

• CoreML Export Enhancements:

  • Enables seamless deployment of YOLO models on iOS14+ devices, broadening accessibility for Apple users. 🍎
  • Simplifies the export process by leveraging CoreML tools' automatic compatibility settings.

• Cleaner Package Distribution:

  • Reduces potential naming conflicts and ensures a more streamlined installation experience for developers.

• Improved Documentation:

  • Enhances user experience by providing accurate and reliable resources for Albumentations integration. 📚

• Better Tutorial Compatibility:

  • Ensures smoother execution of tutorials in diverse Jupyter environments, making it easier for users to get started. 😊

This update focuses on improving usability, compatibility, and deployment flexibility, making it a valuable upgrade for developers and users alike. 🌟

What's Changed

• Remove top-level tests directory in package distribution by @esmalTT in #20079
• Fix broken link in albumentations.md by @RizwanMunawar in #20087
• Remove uv from tutorial.ipynb by @Laughing-q in #20106
• ultralytics 8.3.106 iOS14+ CoreML mlmodel and mlpackage joint support by @sidekickr in #20100

New Contributors

• @esmalTT made their first contribution in #20079
• @sidekickr made their first contribution in #20100

Full Changelog: v8.3.105...v8.3.106