May 31, 2024 – Apple is set to unveil iOS 18 at its WWDC keynote on June 11, with multiple AI-driven features expected to be introduced. According to previous reports from IT Home, iOS 18 is anticipated to bring improvements to the Siri voice assistant, along with additions such as a system application summary function and automatic email replies.
However, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman now claims that Apple is unlikely to launch the enhanced Siri in the first official version of iOS 18 in September. Instead, these advancements are predicted to arrive with the iOS 18.1 or 18.2 updates in 2025.
Here’s a roundup of the anticipated “significant upgrades” coming to Siri:
Improved Responsiveness: A new intelligent response framework promises to notably enhance Siri’s ability to generate responses. This framework takes into account contacts, companies, calendar events, locations, dates, and other relevant information, ensuring more accurate and context-appropriate replies.
More Natural Speech: Siri’s text-to-speech functionality will undergo refinements, resulting in a more natural-sounding voice.
Cross-Device Media Control: Users will be able to control media playback on one device using Siri on another. For instance, controlling Apple TV via Apple Watch. This feature is rumored to roll out later in 2024.
Message Summaries: Siri will provide a quick overview of recent notifications, allowing users to stay updated with a glimpse.
Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 is shaping up to be a significant update, with AI at the forefront of its enhancements. While some features may not make it into the initial release, the promised upgrades to Siri and other system functions are highly anticipated by the Apple community.
