Apple revealed numerous iOS 18 capabilities leveraging its groundbreaking generative AI, Apple Intelligence.
Siri's Massive Update
Redesigned Concert Page and Improved Comprehension
Siri features a refreshed design with a luminous indicator surrounding device borders. Enhanced comprehension and speech recognition, powered by Apple Intelligence, enable more nuanced understanding. Voice typing support supplements traditional input. Device usage guidance is now accessible.
Onscreen Awareness and Action Across Apps
Expanded functionality includes screen perception and multi-application interactions. Picture enhancement requests like "emphasize this image" can be applied across different platforms. Gesture-based call management via head nods is supported.
Third Party Apps on Siri
Native and third-party applications now support ChatGPT integration. Writing assistance tools leverage ChatGPT for content generation and refinement, including image manipulation.
Genmoji and Image Playground
Personalised AI Sticker and Images
Genmoji enables personalized sticker creation for message reactions. Users can generate AI images of conversation partners for enhanced customization.
AI photo editing
Clean Up photos app tool
The refreshed Photos interface includes a removal utility eliminating unwanted objects and people. Simple circle selection triggers background completion, removing elements seamlessly. Automated organization arranges photos by timeframes, individuals, memorable occasions, and vacations. Sophisticated search capabilities support detailed descriptor queries.
Recorded Calls
Automated Call Recording and Transcription
iPhone 15 Pro and subsequent versions support optional recording and automatic transcription. Participants receive notification, with summaries added to Notes.
Enhanced Security and Connectivity
iPhone Theft Mitigation
Lost devices can be managed via Mac by adjusting account access constraints and monitoring real-time whereabouts via Maps.
Tap to Pay Between iPhones
iOS 18 enables direct peer transactions between devices.
Offline Location Sharing
Satellite messaging permits live position transmission without cellular coverage or additional charges.
Improved Messaging and App Security
Message scheduling and biometric app locking enhance functionality and protection.
Smart Email Handling
Understanding email context
Intelligence systems comprehend message situations and provide alerts. Composition assistance includes rewriting, error correction, and summarization services.
