- iOS 18 introduces unparalleled customisation options for users.
- The Photos app undergoes a significant transformation for effortless browsing.
- Apple Intelligence revolutionises personal computing with contextually relevant AI experiences.
Apple has unveiled iOS 18 at WWDC, showcasing a future where iPhone users can experience unparalleled customisation and revolutionary AI features. The update introduces a redesigned Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center, offering limitless customisation options. Users can freely position apps and widgets, personalise button layouts, and enjoy expanded control access.
The Photos app undergoes its biggest transformation yet with a streamlined single-view layout and intelligent “Collections” for effortless browsing. Messages become more expressive with animated text effects, enhanced Tapback options, and scheduled sending. Additionally, the groundbreaking addition of Messages via satellite ensures communication remains possible even without a cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
Apple Intelligence marks a paradigm shift in personal computing, leveraging generative AI models to deliver contextually relevant experiences. From enhanced Writing Tools to dynamic Memories creation in Photos, iOS 18 empowers users with intuitive AI features. Privacy remains at the forefront, with Private Cloud Compute ensuring user data remains secure and inaccessible to Apple.
iOS 18 also introduces improvements like enhanced Apple Maps features, a dedicated Passwords app, and expanded Apple Pay capabilities. The developer beta is available today for Apple Developer Program members, with a public beta releasing next month. The official release is slated for this fall as a free software update for eligible iPhone devices. Apple Intelligence will be available in beta with iOS 18, ushering in a new era of intelligent personal computing.
