iOS 18, which will be introduced at WWDC 2024 in June, is again in the news. The recent information talks about the changes iOS system apps will get, courtesy of, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Have a look at the details.
iOS 18 Features: New Details
It is suggested that iOS native apps like Notes, Apple Music, Pages, Mail, Safari, Photos, and Fitness will be refreshed. The iPhone’s Notes app may soon support voice memos, while Safari could get a new browsing assistant. However, proper details are scarce. Rumours also suggest that Apple plans to introduce a calculator app on the iPad with iPadOS 18 after 14 years, which was long due.
iOS 18 could mark the ‘biggest update’ for the iPhone with a focus on AI enhancements. We expect several iOS to support on-device AI models. Apple is said to be in talks with OpenAI and has acquired a few AI startups like DarwinAI. Future iPhones could also get support for Gemini AI.
Rumours also suggest that Siri will boast improved natural language capabilities for answering questions. Additionally, there’s speculation that Apple could leverage large language models (LLMs) for a Siri revamp. There are other features expected to launch. Let’s go through them.
- Revamped Spotlight search.
- Auto-generated Apple Music playlists from user input.
- Potential redesign of iOS 18 to align with visionOS.
- Enhanced customization options for the home screen.
- Users can organise their app icons on the home screen according to preference.
- Improved communication between iPhone and Android users.
- Messages app improvements to enable Siri responses and suggestion options.
This year’s WWDC event is expected to be notably different from previous ones, with a significant focus on AI. Apple’s WWDC 2024 will run from June 10 to June 14. We will keep you posted with all the updates once we get more details, so, stay tuned.
