Apple announced a slew of new features for iOS 18 at MondayB次元官网网址檚 event, many of which are designed to enhance the Siri assistant and bring artificial intelligence tools to iPhone users.
The AI-packed updates coming in the fall are meant to enable the billions of people who use the companyB次元官网网址檚 devices to get more done in less time, while also giving them access to creative tools that could liven things up. For instance, Apple will deploy AI to allow people to create emojis, dubbed B次元官网网址淕enmojisB次元官网网址� on the fly to fit the vibe they are trying to convey.
The full suite of upcoming AI features will only work on the recent iPhone 15 line because the functions require advanced processors. But there are still plenty of upgrades for all iPhone owners.
Here are some of the best new features coming to iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence.
Scheduled texts, tap backs and RCS
Apple confirmed that it will be rolling out a technology called Rich Communications Service, or RCS, to its iMessage app. The technology should improve the quality and security of texting between iPhones and devices powered by Android software, such as the Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel.
In another upcoming change to the iPhoneB次元官网网址檚 messaging app, users will be able to write a text (or have an AI tool compose it) in advance and schedule a specific time to automatically send it.
And Apple is introducing a series of animated tap backs to allow users to instantly reply with any emoji or sticker, giving its app abilities similar to other messaging platforms like Google Chat or WhatsApp.
AI tools and data privacy
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More screen customization and control center options
iPhone users will have more options to arrange apps, resize icons and widgets on the home screen when iOS 18 arrives. A new dark mode look and tinting effect will also be available for further customization.
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Collecting your passwords
All of AppleB次元官网网址檚 platforms B次元官网网址� iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro B次元官网网址� are getting a new dedicated Passwords app.
The new app lets you access all of your passwords in one place, including Wi-Fi passwords, and allow you to access some authentication tools. Apple also claims the app will alert you when certain passwords are compromised.
The Associated Press
