Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 software update may be “the biggest” in the company’s history, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. iOS 18 is expected to be announced at Apple’s annual WWDC event in June.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has hinted at the magnitude of
the forthcoming update, suggesting it could be "the biggest" yet from
Apple. Gurman, in his recent Power On newsletter, shared insights gleaned from
within Apple, indicating that iOS 18 is being internally hailed as a monumental
leap forward.
The revelation has sparked excitement ahead of Apple's
annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), scheduled for June, where the
update is expected to be officially announced.
The buzz surrounding iOS 18 intensified following his
earlier reports, which hinted at Apple's ambition for the update to be both
innovative and compelling, surpassing previous iterations in scope and impact.
While specific details remain under wraps, Gurman
previously alluded to key enhancements, including a revamped Siri powered by
cutting-edge AI technology. Additionally, improvements to Siri and the Messages
app, such as enhanced auto-completion features, are anticipated. Apple Music
enthusiasts can also look forward to auto-generated playlists, a feature that
mirrors Spotify's offerings.
Apple is said to be looking at integrating
generative AI into development tools like Xcode to allow developers to write
new applications faster. In addition, Apple’s productivity apps, like Pages and
Keynotes, should also be getting generative AI updates.
iOS 18 could also bring RCS support, as Apple revealed back in November that it plans to add support for the RCS standard on iOS in 2024. At the time, Apple said it believes that “RCS Universal Profile will offer a better interoperability experience when compared to SMS or MMS.” The major reversal follows public pressure on Apple to add support for RCS to iPhones. It’s worth noting that although Apple plans to adopt RCS, it has confirmed that messages sent from an Android user to an iPhone will still be displayed in green bubbles.
We’re still four months away from the big iOS 18 reveal, so we may learn more about the software update as we get closer to the official announcement over the next few months.