Apple is planning a big update for the next IOS 18, focusing on improving artificial intelligence.
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IOS 18 might be a really cool update in 2024, with new feature and designs, especially in AI. We loved iOS 17, so the idea of 18 being even better is exciting. We don’t know a lot about it yet, like what exactly it will have. Here’s what we know so far, including a possible release date and which phone it might work on.
Below, we have a list of things we really want iOS Eighteen to have make it awesome.
IOS 18 Features: Predicted Release Date
iOS 18 is expected to come around mid-September 2024, like past versions. It might launch with the new iPhone 16 and Apple Watch 10. Before September, in June at WWDC, Apple will likely reveal some feature of iOS 18. You can even try it early, but these versions may have some problems.
We are not sure which iPhones will with this iOS version 18, but iOS 17 works in iPhone XR and newer. iPhone from 2018, like iPhone XR and XS, might not support iOS 18. You might need an iPhone 11 or a newer model for iOS 18. This is just based on what happened before, it’s not confirmed yet.
IOS 18 Features: Leaks and News
There’s not much info about iOS 18 yet, but one thing we know is that Apple is investing a lot in AI servers and features. The results off these efforts might be ready in late 2024.
Tere’s a rumor about Apple GPT, a ChatGPT rival, being developed internally. It could improve Siri and AppleCare. Apple is also working on an AI chatbot and an image-generating AI. These features might be added to Siri to make it better.
We are also heard that the AI-powered Siri might be revealed at WWDC 2024 when we will see iOS 18. But it might only work with iPhone 16 and newer models, hinting that it could need special hardware.
We don’t know exactly how Siri will get better, but one idea is that it might take over the Shortcut app. This means you could ask Siri to do complicated tasks easily, like making GIF from your recent photos and sending it to a friend, just by talking.
According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, iOS-18 is seen as a big upgrade inside Apple. They describe it as “ambitious and compelling” with some important new features and designs.
However, Apple paused working on iOS-18 in November to fix issues, which is uncommon. This could mean some planned features are causing problems. It might lead to delays or cancellations of some features, out we’ll have to wait and see.
IOS 18 Features: Expected Compatibility
We don’t know yet which phone will work with iOS 18. But just so you know, iOS 17 works on every iPhone from the iPhone XR and XS and newer. Apple stopped supporting the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X, which all came out in 2017.
So. It’s likely that with iOS-18, Apple might not support iPhone from 2018 like the iPhone XR, iPhone XR, XS, and iPhone XS Max. This means you might need an iPhone 11 or a new model for iOS18. This what usually happens, but we are not sure yet.
iOS 18 Features: What We Hope To HAVE
We want to see a lot things in iOS 18, and here are five improvements we’re looking for.
1. Worldwide important features in iOS 18 to be available for everyone
In iOS 17, a big feature was Live Voicemail, but it’s only in the US and Canada. This means iPhone 15 is not as good outside these countries. It’s not great, and even though Google does this too, Apple can do better.
For iOS 18, we want all feature to be for everyone worldwide. If that’s not possible, we want Apple to be clear about it, not hide it in small print.
2. Compatibility with Android for Check In
Apple often keeps cool features like iMessage and Share-Play just for iPhone and doesn’t let Android phones use them. It’s not great, but we understand why. However, when it comes to safety features like Check In, it’s harder to understand.
In iOS 17, Check in lets you automatically tell your loved ones you’re home safe or, if you didn’t check in, it lets them know you might not be safe, showing them where your phone is.
The problem is that both sender and receiver need to have iOS 17 for it to work. So Android users can’t use the feature, which is okay, but they also can’t get Check in notification from others, which is not so okay.
For iOS 18. We hope Apple allows Android users to get these automated messages and alerts, even if they use the feature themselves.
3. AI Upgrade for Siri
There are talks that Apple will use a lot of AI in iOS 18, and Siri might get a big part of it. We really hope so because newer things like ChatGPT make Siri seem a bit old-fashioned. Especially since ChatGPT Voice is free in iOS now.
If Siri gets better, it might talk more naturally and do more complicated things than just searching in the internet or turning on your smart lights.
4. Place the cursor in the middle of a word with a tap
We really want Apple to learn from Android and let us tap in the middle of a word to move the cursor there for fixing mistakes. Right now, you have to press and hold the space bar, then move your finger, which is slower, we don’t think this will be in iOS-18, but it would be great if it was.
5. Deep but thoughtful AI integration
Apart from Siri, we want Apple to include AI in various parts of iOS 18, but we want it to be done carefully, not with feature that are not well thought out or seem like tricks.
Especially, we’d like to have AI tools for editing photos, similar to Google’s Magic Eraser and Magic Editor tools that allow you to change or delete things in photos. It would also be cool if spatial photos and videos were easier to use, so they’re not just for people who have Apple version Pro.
6. Improved Texting with Android Users
Earlier this month, Apple said it would support a messaging standard called RCS in the iPhone’s Message app, stating “later next year.” So, it will probably be a part of iOS 18.
This support for RCS is expected to make the messaging experienced better between iPhone and Android devices, bringing a few improvements.
FAQ's
What iOS 18 have?
iOS 18 is expected to bring several enhancement and features to Apple mobile operating system. You will see improvements in privacy settings and controls, building upon previous updates. Advancements in augmented reality capabilities, Siri will be smarter. The looks of your iPhone might get better and your phone will run faster and smother and last longer on a charge mean battery improvement. Updates in Health app and fitness tracking features, aligning with the growing focus on health and wellness. You could also see some new apps or features, plus easier ways for everyone to use their iPhones.
Which devices are supporting iOS 18?
iOS 18 Supported Devices
- iPhone XR, XS and XS Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd gen)
- iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max
- iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (3rd gen)
- iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
How to update to iOS 18?
Go to Settings > General > Software Update. Tap on the Automatic Updates, then turn on Download iOS Updates. Turn on and Install iOS Updates. Now, your device will automatically updates to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
Dose iOS 18 have AI?
Yes, it does.
For Example:
The iPhone uses smartness and special picture tricks for most of its camera features. Portrait Mode, for example, when the iPhone’s brain spot people and make the background blurry.
