TECH - Siri's AI Awakening? iOS 18 Promises iPhone Upgrade Apple Users Have Been Craving: What We Know So Far | Benzinga
Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) upcoming software update, iOS 18, is poised to be “one of the biggest iOS updates — if not the biggest — in the company's history.” Considering all the buzz surrounding iOS 18 and the questions being asked whether Apple can finally make a mark in the AI arena, we have collated all the rumors and leaks in one place.
What Happened: Previously, Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman characterized iOS 18 as potentially the most significant update in Apple’s history. The update is expected to overhaul Siri and introduce generative AI, with the majority of AI features operating on the device itself for those with the necessary hardware.
Other features will be cloud-based. Apple is slated to unveil iOS 18 at WWDC 2024, with a developer beta likely to be released during the conference. A public beta is expected to follow a few weeks later, with the full version of iOS 18 anticipated to be available in the fall.
AI-Laden Features: Apple has reportedly invested heavily in developing conversational AI, with Siri expected to be the focal ...