What to expect from WWDC 2024: iOS 18, macOS 15 and so much AI

Apple is planning a major overhaul of Siri with the introduction of iOS 18, which is set to be introduced in 2025. The update will make Siri more capable, with the ability to directly edit photos, delete emails, and perform other daily tasks. The refresh will also bring an improved voice, notification summaries, and an advanced version of Siri for the Apple Watch. Additionally, Siri will be able to control all individual features in apps for the first time, expanding the range of functions the personal assistant can perform. Some of these features include opening specific documents, moving a note from one folder to another, deleting an email, summarizing an article, emailing a web link, and opening a particular news site in Apple News. Apple plans to use AI to analyze what people are doing on their devices, automatically enabling Siri features.

iOS 18 is rumored to bring a host of significant updates, with a strong focus on AI capabilities. Here are some of the most notable rumored updates:

1. Siri updates: Siri is expected to receive a major overhaul, making the voice assistant more capable of handling tasks directly, such as editing photos and deleting emails. The update is also expected to bring an improved voice, notification summaries, and an advanced version of Siri for Apple Watch.

2. AI integration in apps: AI is expected to be integrated into various apps, including Safari for more intelligent search, Notes for summarization, and Voice Memos for transcriptions.

3. Customizable emojis: Generative AI is rumored to be coming to emojis, allowing users to customize and create their own in Messages.

4. Home screen layout: Apple is reportedly loosening up layout restrictions, allowing users to place icons and widgets wherever they want on their home screen.

5. Mail updates: Mail is expected to get new AI-enabled features, such as asking Siri to make emails sound more professional and suggested email replies generated by Ajax.

6. RCS support: Apple has announced that RCS (Rich Communication Services) is coming to Messages, enhancing communication between iPhone and Android users.

Compared to previous updates, iOS 18 is said to be "one of the biggest iOS updates — if not the biggest — in the company's history." The extensive use of AI and the major overhaul of Siri are expected to bring significant improvements to the user experience.