Apple announced a number of new features for iOS 18 at Monday’s developer conference event, many of which are designed to improve the Siri assistant and bring artificial intelligence tools to iPhone users.
The AI-filled updates coming in the fall are meant to enable the billions of people who use the company’s devices to do more in less time, while also giving them access to creative tools that can bring things to life. For example, Apple will deploy AI to let people create emojis, called “Genmojis” on the fly to match the vibe they’re trying to convey.
The full suite of upcoming AI features will only work on the top-of-the-line iPhone 15 because the features require advanced processors. But there are still many improvements for all iPhone owners.
Here are some of the best new features coming to iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence.
Planned texts, tap backs and RCSApple confirmed that it will deploy a technology called Rich Communications Service, or RCS, in its iMessage app. The technology should improve the quality and security of messages between the iPhone and devices powered by Android software, such as the Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel.
In another upcoming change to the iPhone’s messaging app, users will be able to write a text (or have an AI tool compose it) in advance and schedule a specific time to send it automatically.
And Apple is introducing a series of animated supports to let users instantly reply with any emoji or sticker, giving its apps capabilities similar to other messaging platforms like Google Chat or WhatsApp.
AI tools and data privacy Apple’s new artificial intelligence platform, called “Apple Intelligence”, will use Siri to help perform actions between applications and increase the range of assistant skills. AI can also help manage and prioritize notifications and summarize text in search, email and other applications. It will have features that can help you type text and change its tone as well, similar to other popular AI generation platforms.
But the tech firm is trying hard to convince consumers that the iPhone won’t be used to spy on them. Apple is leveraging its own chip technology, so most of its AI-powered features are handled on the device itself instead of in remote data centers, often called “the cloud,” thus keeping user data local .
When Apple users make AI requests that require computing power beyond what’s available on the device, the tasks will be handled by what the company calls a “private cloud” that’s supposed to protect their personal data.
More screen and control center customization options iPhone users will have more options to arrange apps, resize icons and widgets on the home screen when iOS 18 arrives. A new dark mode look and coloring effect will also be available for further customization.
The control center has also been redesigned to give users access to more functions with one tap and the ability to add some third-party app options – such as remote starting your car – to it.
Collecting your passwords All Apple platforms – iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro – are getting a new dedicated Passwords app.
The new app lets you access all your passwords in one place, including Wi-Fi passwords, and lets you use several authentication tools. Apple also claims the app will notify you when certain passwords are compromised.
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