With the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 approaching, fans are buzzing with anticipation for the next innovations to come. Dubbed as one of the biggest software updates to date and internally referred to as a milestone similar to the initial iPhone release, iOS 18 is expected to provide significant upgrades and enhancements.
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Among the verified improvements are enhancements to communications capabilities. The addition of RCS capability is anticipated to transform communication between groups and media sharing, possibly closing the gap between iPhone and Android customers. However, Apple's proprietary features, such as Memoji, will stay limited to iMessage.
Furthermore, Apple CEO Tim Cook has hinted at a strong focus on artificial intelligence (AI) in the forthcoming upgrade. According to reports, AI integration will expand to different aspects of the operating system's features, such as auto-summary and improvements to Siri, the virtual assistant.
In an effort to collaborate, Apple is allegedly in talks with industry giants, which include OpenAI, Google, and Baidu, about incorporating third-party chatbots powered by AI into iOS 18. This collaboration intends to improve integration and save server costs while providing consumers with novel AI features.
Another significant update planned for iOS 18 is the ability to customise home screen layouts. Users may soon be able to organise app icons and widgets relative to their tastes, a long-desired feature among iPhone users.
Additionally, changes to the Freeform app are ongoing, with the forthcoming "Freeform Scenes" feature expected to improve navigation and cooperation. The redesigned app layout claims to provide users with more power and freedom while organising their internet-based workstations.
Finally, emoji fans may expect additional improvements to the emoji collection in iOS 18. While specifics have yet to be revealed, Emojipedia is scheduled to provide a draft of new emojis that will ultimately make an appearance within the iOS environment.
As anticipation builds for WWDC 2024, these reported features provide a look into what may be a game-changing upgrade for iPhone users throughout the world.