Apple’s highly anticipated iOS 18 update is set to be unveiled at the WWDC event on June 10, 2024. This event will showcase the introduction of artificial intelligence features to iPhones, a significant step forward for Apple in the AI race. Despite appearing to lag behind competitors, Apple’s agreements with OpenAI and various leaks suggest that the company is taking serious measures to bridge this gap.
Key Features of iOS 18
- Direct AI Access via Action Button:
- Users will be able to access AI directly by holding down the action button. The AI will provide vocal, intuitive, and emotional responses, enhancing interaction with Siri, which will also be equipped with these advanced features for more natural and emotional interactions.
- Message Summarization and Voice Note Translation:
- AI will summarize messages and translate voice notes into different languages, allowing users to quickly understand lengthy messages and make better use of voice notes.
- News Summarization in Safari:
- Safari browser will feature AI that can summarize long news articles, making it easier for users to comprehend lengthy texts and saving them time.
- Document Management:
- iOS 18 will offer significant improvements in document management. The system will automatically organize and summarize documents, boosting efficiency in work processes.
- Emotional Development of Siri:
- Siri will memorize user behaviors to better understand daily activities and provide more natural and emotional responses. Siri’s voice will also become more human-like, fostering a closer connection with users.
- Dynamic Island:
- This feature will act like a second screen on iPhones, allowing users to drag a photo to Dynamic Island and integrate it into another app, facilitating multitasking.
- App Management:
- Users will be able to change the location and icon color of apps, similar to Android. They can also replace the four main apps at the bottom of the screen with different ones, making the user experience more customizable.
- Photo Editing:
- iOS 18 will introduce the ability to remove unwanted objects from photos and add new features to the gallery, allowing multiple photos to be edited with a single touch, enhancing the photo editing process.
- Quick Mode Switching with AirPods:
- AirPods users will be able to switch quickly between transparency mode and noise-canceling mode, making the earphones more effective for various listening environments.
- Split Screen:
- The update will enable users to split the screen and use two apps simultaneously, a significant advantage for multitaskers, increasing productivity.
iPhones Compatible with iOS 18:
- iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS, XS Max, XR
- iPhone SE (2nd generation), SE (3rd generation)
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