At the recent WWDC event, Apple officially announced the iOS 18 operating system update, set to be released this fall. This update brings a number of significant new features, including Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI features that process data directly on the device, preserving user privacy without data collection.
Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence provides new AI features for devices with A17 chips and M series chips, assisting with everyday tasks with high personalization. The Image Playground feature allows for the creation of images with sketch, illustration, and animation styles using on-device data. Genmoji are generative emojis created based on a person’s image and are available in various applications.
Genmoji and Memories
The Clean Up Tool feature allows users to remove unwanted objects in photos. Meanwhile, Memories creates video stories from descriptions using language and image recognition.
Siri with ChatGPT
Siri now has better natural language understanding and typing capabilities, remembering conversation context, and operating applications. Integration with ChatGPT is available for premium subscribers, expanding Siri’s capabilities.
Productivity and Security Features
Audio transcription features in Notes and Phone allow users to record, transcribe, and summarize audio. iOS 18 also supports app locking and password management, as well as providing a password manager app that alerts about password weaknesses.
Interface and Communication Enhancements
Users can rearrange the home screen, customize app icon colors, and the Control Center. The Photos app comes with a new design and a grid gallery that can be pinned to the top. iOS 18 also supports message scheduling, text formatting, and text effects, as well as providing email categories on the device.
Entertainment and Other Features
Game Mode is enhanced by reducing background activity during gameplay sessions and improving the responsiveness of controllers and AirPods. iOS 18 also provides new topographic maps with hiking routes in the Maps app and a Tap-to-Cash feature in Wallet.
iOS 18 will be available as a public beta in July and released to the public in the fall. The beta version for developers is already available now.
Review Conclusion:
With iOS 18, Apple once again demonstrates its commitment to innovation and user privacy. From Apple Intelligence to productivity features, iOS 18 offers something that makes your device smarter and safer. Don’t miss the opportunity to try the public beta this summer!
