iOS 18 2024: New Features, Changes, Ai, MacOs And Everything To Know
Apple Intelligence (AI) Features
- Siri Upgrade: Expect natural interactions and improved speech. Siri taps into ChatGPT for smarter responses.
- Spotlight Search: Now incorporates more information from across the system.
- Also Messages: Generates auto-complete sentences and custom emoji based on message content.
- Apple Music: Auto-generated playlists.
- Also Photos App: AI-powered photo retouching and a new Clean Up tool.
- Notes App: Record and transcribe audio, plus auto-generate summaries.
- Image Wand: Creates images from rough sketches.
- Also Genmoji: Automatically generates emoji-style characters.
- Image Playgrounds: Generates images.
- Text Tools: Rewrite, summarize, and also proofread text.
Customization and Home Screen
- App Icons: Place them anywhere on the Home Screen grid.
- Also Custom Colors: Choose colors for app icons.
- Priority Notifications: Enhanced capabilities.
Apple’s Commitment to AI
- Private Cloud Compute: Uses Apple servers for complex requests.
- On-Device Processing: A17 Pro and also M-series chips.
- Also Personal Context: Delivers helpful intelligence.
- Image Generation: Sketches, illustrations, animations.
iOS 18 Vs Android
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Customization:
- iOS 18 now allows more personalized customization, including home screen layouts and app icon placement.
- Android has long offered customization options, allowing users to personalize their devices with themes, widgets, and icon packs.
- Also AI Integration:
- iOS 18 introduces Apple Intelligence (AI) features, including ChatGPT integration for smarter responses and personalized experiences.
- Android also leverages AI in various ways, such as Google Assistant and smart suggestions in apps.
- Messaging:
- iOS 18 brings RCS support to Messages, making it easier to also communicate with Android users and share high-quality media.
- Android has supported RCS messaging for a while, enhancing group chats and multimedia sharing.
- Siri vs. Google Assistant:
- iOS 18 enhances Siri with better context awareness and on-device processing, competing with Google Assistant.
- Android’s Google Assistant remains a strong contender, offering voice commands, routines, and also integration with other Google services.
macOS Compatibility
- iOS 18 continues to align with macOS features for seamless integration.