Apple’s IOS 18 biggest updates

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.