
Apple WWDC 2024: Major AI Announcements and New iOS 18 Features
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Apple WWDC 2024: Major AI Announcements and New iOS 18 Features |
AI Integration and Enhancements
Apple is set to introduce significant AI capabilities within its operating systems. Key highlights include:
- Enhanced Siri: Leveraging advanced AI, Siri will become more conversational and intelligent, capable of generating auto-replies, summarizing messages, and even creating custom emojis.
- Voice Memo Transcriptions and Faster Search: AI will power new features like voice memo transcriptions and more efficient search functionalities.
These AI improvements will start gradually but are expected to become a core part of the user experience, enhancing everyday interactions and functionality
iOS 18 Key Features
Scheduled for release in September 2024, iOS 18 will bring a host of new features and improvements:
- Customization: Users will have more control over their home screens with flexible app icon placement, dark mode tints, and customizable widget sizes and positions
- Control Center Redesign: The Control Center will be multi-paginated, allowing users to organize toggles and widgets more effectively
- Messages and Privacy Enhancements: iOS 18 will support RCS messaging, scheduled texts, and the ability to lock and hide apps using Face ID or Touch ID
Developer Tools and Broader Priorities
WWDC 2024 continues to provide developers with new tools and APIs, focusing on building better applications and leveraging AI and machine learning capabilities. This year's event also highlights Apple's broader strategic priorities, including enhancing user privacy and security
Standing Out in the AI Race
In a market where companies like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI dominate the AI conversation, Apple's approach is focused on seamless integration and user privacy. The introduction of these AI features aims to make a significant impact while maintaining Apple's commitment to a secure and user-friendly experience
iOS 18 eligible devices
iOS 18, announced at WWDC is coming to over 20 iPhones, which includes the 2nd generation iPhone SE to the latest iPhone 15 series.
iPad OS 18 Compatible devices |
iPhone 15 |
iPhone 15 Plus |
iPhone 15 Pro |
iPhone 15 Pro Max |
iPhone 14 |
iPhone 14 Plus |
iPhone 14 Pro |
iPhone 14 Pro Max |
iPhone 13 |
iPhone 13 mini |
iPhone 13 Pro |
iPhone 13 Pro Max |
iPhone 12 |
iPhone 12 mini |
iPhone 12 Pro |
iPhone 12 Pro Max |
iPhone 11 |
iPhone 11 Pro |
iPhone 11 Pro Max |
iPhone XS |
iPhone XS Max |
iPhone XR |
iPhone SE 3rd Gen |
iPhone SE 2nd Gen |
Source - 9to5Mac, TechRadar, Beebom, PhoneArena,