Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) has come to an end, and we got our first look at the AI capabilities of Apple devices, as well as some major updates to the company's operating system. If you missed the live broadcast of the keynote speech, the following is the main information of this conference for you:
01. AI system will soon be launched on Apple Family Bucket
With nearly every major tech company jumping on the AI craze, it’s no surprise that Apple is launching its own AI system.
Apple Intelligence is Apple's latest personal intelligence system. It puts powerful generative models at the core of iPhone, iPad and Mac, providing a wealth of new capabilities for Apple's native applications, such as generating images or summarizing text. Ability.
Apple Intelligence places a strong emphasis on security because the system automatically determines whether it needs to use on-device processing or contact Apple's private cloud computing servers to fulfill a user's request.
The system will be available for free on iPhone 15 Pro, iPad, and Macs equipped with M1 chips and above.
02. Siri gets AI blessing
Apple's push for artificial intelligence also includes Siri.
The upgraded voice assistant will now be more deeply integrated into the iPhone, appearing as a pulsating light on the edge of the device. It will give users more control over the app, allowing them to ask the voice assistant to look up information from specific emails and even show photos of the user's friends.
Apple is relying on large language models (LLMs) to help Siri better understand what users are saying and track follow-up requests and questions.
03. ChatGPT built into Siri
Siri's big artificial intelligence upgrade also includes integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot.
With the new integration, Siri will automatically determine whether a query is better suited for ChatGPT. Before sending a request to ChatGPT, it will ask for the user's consent. Users can use ChatGPT for free through Siri without registering an account.
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04. New AI functions such as emails, information, photos, etc.
Apple is rolling out a slew of new artificial intelligence features in apps in iOS 18, including ways to summarize emails and generate replies.
The company showed off a new Genmoji feature that lets users create custom emojis based on text prompts, as well as a new AI image generator called Image Playground.
Apple is also introducing artificial intelligence into the Photos app, allowing users to search for photos using natural language. Users can also clean up objects in the background of photos, similar to Google's Magic Eraser. In addition, Apple has added artificial intelligence-powered transcription and summarization capabilities to the Notes and Phone apps.
05. iPhone becomes more “customizable” in iOS18
In addition to all the artificial intelligence, Apple will also introduce a new, more customizable Control Center in iOS 18, including a way to freely place app icons on the home screen.
In an upcoming update, Apple will also allow users to lock certain apps so they can't use them when they hand their phone over to someone else.
Other major changes include a redesign of the Photos app and a new iPhone Game Mode that minimizes background activity to optimize the gaming experience.
06. iPhone finally supports RCS
After announcing support for RCS last year, Apple confirmed it would arrive with iOS 18. But other than that, no other details were revealed.
iMessage will also receive other upgrades, including the ability to schedule text messages and support for sending text messages via satellite. Apple will also launch colorful Tapback options and allow users to bold, underline and italicize text.
07. Apple TV Plus adds “inSights” function
Apple TV Plus will add a new feature that allows users to swipe down on the remote control to display the actors and their characters in the movie or TV show they are watching.
Users can also find currently playing songs and add them to Apple Music playlists. Apple TV Plus will automatically display subtitles when users mute a program and supports 21:9 projectors.
08. Record user’s login information
As rumored last week, Apple has released a new password app that allows users to track login information across different devices.
The app allows users to generate and store passwords, similar to other password managers like LastPass and 1Password. Passwords will be available on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS and even Windows.
09. iPadOS 18 adds new computer applications that support Apple Pencil
More than ten years after the iPad was released, it finally has a computer application.
It comes with a new feature called "Math Notes" that allows users to use Apple Pencil to write equations on the iPad and let the app solve the problems for the user.
Apple will also launch a smart handwriting feature that uses machine learning to improve the appearance of handwriting and spell-check notes.
10. macOS15 will allow users to “image iPhone”
The next update to Apple's MacOS will allow users to image an iPhone on a Mac. Users can interact with iPhone directly from their Mac, view notifications and hear audio played by their mobile device. ,
Safari will also introduce a new "Highlights" feature that uses machine learning to pick out interesting parts of a page.
11. Apple will automatically display widgets in watchOS11
watchOS11 will also introduce a number of new features, including the ability to automatically add widgets based on user needs.
Apple will launch a new Vitals app that allows users to "understand the user's most important health indicators with just one glance." It will also launch new cycle tracking functions, real-time activities, and support the "check-in" function, allowing People around the user are tracked while exercising.
12. visionOS2 adds spatial photos and ultra-wide Mac screen
Apple has released visionOS2, the first major update to its operating system. One of Vision Pro’s new features uses machine learning to add depth to existing photos. The update will also introduce support for ultra-wide virtual Mac screens, more intuitive gestures, and support for train travel mode.
Apple also plans to bring Vision Pro to more countries, including China, Singapore, Australia, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.
13. The next update to AirPods Pro will let users quietly respond to Siri
Apple will launch a Siri interactive feature in the next AirPods Pro software update, allowing users to shake their heads "yes" or "no" in response to Siri's broadcasts. AirPods Pro will also support voice isolation to improve voice quality and reduce background noise.
