Learn how iOS 18 will make your iPhone more versatile, and more personalized

Apple is preparing to launch iOS 18, the next major update for its iPhone operating system, later this year. According to reports, iOS 18 will be one of the biggest and most ambitious updates in Apple's history, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) features that will enhance various aspects of the iPhone experience.

AI is the technology that enables machines to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as understanding language, recognizing images, and generating content. Apple has been investing heavily in AI research and development and has built its large language model, codenamed Gemini, that can process billions of words and generate natural language responses.

With iOS 18, Apple plans to integrate Gemini and other AI technologies into its core apps and services, such as Siri, Messages, Music, Notes, Photos, and more.

Siri: The voice assistant will become smarter and more conversational, thanks to Gemini. Siri will be able to summarize content from web pages, articles, podcasts, and videos, and provide relevant information and suggestions. Siri will also be able to handle more complex and natural queries and offer more personalized and contextual responses.

Messages: The messaging app will get a new AI-powered feature called ChatGPT, which will allow users to chat with an AI agent that can field questions and auto-complete sentences. ChatGPT will also be able to translate messages in real-time, across languages, and work on-device, without requiring an internet connection.

Music: The music streaming service will get a new AI-powered feature called Auto-Playlists, which will create personalized playlists based on the user's preferences, mood, activity, and listening history. Auto-Playlists will also be able to mix songs from different genres, artists, and eras, and create seamless transitions and mashups.

Notes: The note-taking app will get a new AI-powered feature called Quick Notes, which will allow users to create notes faster and easier. Quick Notes will be able to generate content based on the user's input, such as bullet points, summaries, outlines, and diagrams. Quick Notes will also be able to extract and organize information from web pages, images, and documents, and add links and references.

Photos: The photo editing app will get a new AI-powered feature called Photo Editor, which will allow users to edit and enhance their photos with generative AI. Photo Editor will be able to apply filters, effects, stickers, and text, and change the style, mood, and context of the photos. Photo Editor will also be able to create collages, slideshows, and animations from the photos.