Apple’s iOS 18 AI features to be called ‘Apple Intelligence’ and here’s what they could be

Here's all we know so far:

iOS 18 features tipped ahead of WWDC 2024

Apple Intelligence

• This scoop comes from Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman who expects AI to "account for about half of Apple's WWDC keynote presentation".
• He expects AI will be baked into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15.
• As per Gurman, Apple aims to use AI to aid the everyday lives of regular users.
• Also, Apple Intelligence could be opt-in, giving users the option to avail it only if they want.
• Because of the processing demand, Apple could limit AI features to select iPhones (iPhone 15 Pro series and newer models) and Macs (the ones with M1 chipset or later).

• Apple Intelligence could include both Apple's own AI model and OpenAI's GPT model. Similarly, some of that would be on-device while the other processing could be sent to the cloud. The new operating systems would be smart to identify which tasks need cloud-based computing.
• Gurman thinks Apple will emphasise the benefits of on-device processing and the security measures taken to protect user data. The company may highlight how it doesn't profile users based on this data.
• One of the key Apple Intelligence features could be Summarisation for content on the web (Safari), text messages, notes and emails. There could also be a neat feature that gives its users a brief of the missed call. We are not sure how this would work.
• AI could also be used to generate email and message responses.
• Siri could get a new life thanks to AI. Apple could allow Siri more control over apps, enabling it to perform actions like summarising an article, editing a photo or deleting an email. Apple could expand Siri's new abilities to 3rd party apps but Gurman expects this to take time till 2025.
• An AI feature on iOS that could become a fan favourite could be the so-called AI-created emoji. iOS will be able to create an emoji based on your prompt.
• Voice memos could get an auto-transcription feature for voice recordings.
• The Photos app could get an AI-powered object eraser and enhancement features.
• The Mail app could feature automatic categorisation of emails in the inbox.
• Finally, for developers, Xcode could get AI-aided code completion functionality like GitHub Copilot.

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Other rumoured iOS 18 features

• iOS 18 home screen will let you drop icons anywhere and they don't have to be in a grid.
• There is a rumour that users could colour different app icons. So, you could colour-code different categories of apps. MacRumors adds that in iOS 18, dark mode could tint the apps on the home screen too.
• Control Center shortcuts could be rearranged, perhaps even on multiple pages. The Control Center could also accommodate a new music widget and a new UI for smart home apps.
• The Settings app across Apple software could be revamped for improved navigation, organisation and reliable search.

• A big news for the broader smartphone space would be RCS support on iMessage. This could improve cross-platform messaging.
• Apple could de-bundle Passwords as a standalone app.
• As per MacRumors, iOS 18 could allow users to lock apps (first-party ones) using Face ID.