Apple is gearing up for its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, where it is expected to unveil the latest iOS update – iOS 18. According to a recent report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, this update could be one of the biggest updates ever in Apple’s history.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman confirmed that iOS 18 is being viewed as a significant release within Apple. He stated, “I’m told that the new operating system is seen within the company as one of the biggest iOS updates, if not the biggest, in the company’s history”.
The anticipation surrounding this update isn’t unexpected. Back in November 2023, Gurman reported Apple was aiming for an ambitious and compelling release with iOS 18. Fast forward to now, and that sentiment still holds. According to the latest reports, a major focus of iOS 18 will be on Generative AI integration.
Apple’s virtual assistant Siri is set to become more intelligent and capable than ever, thanks to new Generative AI features. The Messages app could also see some exciting updates with enhanced AI capabilities. That can enable it to field questions and auto-complete sentences for users. Apple Music may also receive new features, creating personalized playlists through the power of generative AI. If these are implemented, then we can finally say goodbye to ChatGPT.
But what’s even more intriguing is the potential integration of generative AI into apps like Keynote and Pages. This could significantly improve productivity for users by allowing them to write content or create designs with ease. Furthermore, Xcode, Apple’s integrated development environment (IDE), might also receive new features that enable developers to build applications more quickly using the power of generative AI.
There’s still much we don’t know about what else iOS 18 has in store for us. However, based on these reports and Apple’s focus on this major update, it seems clear that WWDC will be an exciting event for Apple fans. Stay tuned as more information comes to light!
