Apple’s iOS 18 is expected to be a major update that will bring a lot of new and improved features to the iPhone. iOS 18 is likely to be announced at WWDC 2024 in June, followed by a public beta in July and a final release in September. iOS 18 will be compatible with iPhone 11 and later models, according to a rumor. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the rumored and expected features of iOS 18.
AI-Powered Features
One of the main focuses of iOS 18 is artificial intelligence (AI), which will enhance the capabilities and functionalities of various native Apple apps, such as Siri, Messages, Apple Music, and iWork. iOS 18 will feature generative AI technology that can create and manipulate text, images, audio, and video, similar to the popular chatbots like ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Microsoft Copilot.
Some of the possible AI-powered features of iOS 18 are:
- A revamped version of Siri that can handle more complex queries and tasks, as well as take advantage of the large language model technology that can generate natural and coherent responses.
- AI integration in the Messages app that can field questions and auto-complete sentences, as well as suggest relevant emojis, stickers, and GIFs.
- New AI features for Apple Music that can create auto-generated playlists based on your mood, preferences, and listening history, as well as recommend new songs and artists that you might like.
- Integrating generative AI into iWork apps, such as Keynote and Pages, that can help you create and edit presentations and documents more easily and quickly, as well as generate charts, graphs, and images.
- Adding generative AI features to Xcode that can help developers write new applications more quickly, as well as debug and optimize their code.
RCS Support
Another big feature that is coming to iOS 18 is RCS support, which stands for Rich Communication Services. RCS is the successor to SMS and MMS, and it will bring a number of iMessage-style features to texts between iPhone and Android users. Some of the RCS features are:
- Group chats with up to 100 participants, with the ability to name the group, add or remove members, and mute notifications.
- Read receipts and typing indicators, which will let you know when the other person has read your message or is typing a reply.
- High-quality media sharing, which will allow you to send and receive photos, videos, and audio messages with more quality and clarity, without any compression or degradation.
- Location sharing, which will enable you to share your real-time or static location with your contacts, as well as request or view their location.
- Chatbot interaction, which will allow you to communicate with businesses and services via text, such as making reservations, ordering food, or checking flight status.
RCS support will be available for iPhone users sometime in 2024, according to Apple’s announcement in October. RCS support will make texting more fun and convenient for iPhone users, as well as bridge the gap between iOS and Android platforms.
Redesigned Control Center
iOS 18 will also bring a redesigned Control Center, which is the menu that you access by swiping down from the top right corner of the screen. The new Control Center will have a more minimalist and intuitive design, as well as more customization options. Some of the changes and improvements of the new Control Center are:
- A new pill-shaped slider that will let you adjust the brightness and volume levels more easily and precisely, as well as access the Night Shift and Do Not Disturb modes.
- A new grid layout that will display the icons and toggles in a more organized and accessible way, as well as allow you to rearrange and remove them according to your preference.
- A new dynamic background that will change color and appearance based on the time of day, the wallpaper, and the ambient light.
- A new Always-On Display mode that will show the time, date, battery level, and notifications on the screen when the device is locked, without draining the battery.
The redesigned Control Center will make it easier and faster for iPhone users to access and control their device settings and features, as well as personalize their experience.
Please note that these specifications are based on the information available as of now and could be subject to change upon the official release. Stay tuned for the official launch for the most accurate details.