Produced by: Pranav Dixit
Apple is joining the AI race with Apple Intelligence, a new system that will power a range of AI features across iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Focused on privacy, Apple Intelligence will use on-device processing or Apple’s private cloud servers to fulfill user requests.
Siri is getting a major upgrade with deeper AI integration, enabling it to understand context, surface information within apps, and even control certain device functions. Apple is also integrating ChatGPT into Siri, allowing users to leverage ChatGPT’s capabilities through voice commands.
Apple is infusing its native apps with AI capabilities. Users can expect AI-powered summaries in Mail, a new Genmoji feature in Messages, AI image generation in Photos, and more.
iOS 18 brings more customisation options to iPhone, including a redesigned Control Center and the ability to freely place app icons on the home screen. Other notable additions include a revamped Photos app and a dedicated Game Mode.
Apple confirmed that RCS messaging is finally coming to iPhone with iOS 18. iMessage is also getting a boost with scheduled sending, SMS support via satellite, and colourful Tapback options.
Apple TV Plus will soon offer a feature called “inSights,” providing viewers with real-time information about actors, characters, and soundtracks. Other enhancements include automatic subtitle display when muted and support for 21:9 projectors.
Apple introduces a dedicated Passwords app for managing and storing login credentials securely across Apple devices and even Windows.
The iPad finally gets a native Calculator app with Apple Pencil support. The new Math Notes feature allows users to write equations and have the app solve them. iPadOS 18 also introduces Smart Script for improved handwriting recognition and spell-checking.
macOS 15 introduces iPhone Mirroring, enabling users to control and interact with their iPhones directly from their Macs. Other updates include Safari enhancements with Highlights for information discovery and a new Passwords app.
watchOS 11 gains intelligence with automatically-surfaced widgets. A new Vitals app provides comprehensive health insights, and enhanced cycle tracking features offer greater control over reproductive health.
The first major update for Vision Pro, visionOS 2, introduces spatial photos with depth, support for an ultrawide Mac display, and more intuitive gesture controls. Apple also announced plans to expand the availability of Vision Pro to more countries.
The next AirPods Pro software update will bring Siri Interactions, allowing users to respond to Siri with simple head nods or shakes. Voice Isolation is also coming to enhance call quality.