January 29, 2024 – In a recent development, renowned Apple insider Mark Gurman has unveiled that iOS 18, slated for release in June, is internally being touted as the most significant operating system upgrade in the company’s history, sparking considerable excitement among developers.
According to Gurman’s report, Apple has integrated a brand-new artificial intelligence technology into iOS 18, which will find its way into Siri, Messages App, iWork, and Xcode. Siri, in particular, is poised to become more intelligent with the integration of a large language model. The Messages App, enhanced with AI, will be able to respond to user queries more efficiently. Apple Music’s AI capabilities will automatically generate playlists, while iWork will incorporate generative AI to streamline office tasks. Xcode, with the addition of AI, will empower developers to craft new applications at an accelerated pace.
Industry analysts are observing this trend with keen interest. They note that smartphone manufacturers are eagerly embracing large models, transforming them into “system-level” capabilities within their devices and elevating the level of intelligence they offer.
For consumers, the integration of large model capabilities represents a significant advancement. Existing examples of smart voice assistants combined with large models have demonstrated the ability to overcome a major challenge: the inability to have natural, free-flowing conversations with voice assistants. This development promises to usher in a new era of seamless communication between users and their devices.
