Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024, set to kick off on June 10, is expected to unveil a series of groundbreaking announcements centered around “Apple Intelligence” (AI), redefined by Apple to stand for “Apple Intelligence.” This year’s keynote will spotlight the integration of AI tools across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, leveraging the power of OpenAI and its ChatGPT models.
AI-Powered Features in iOS 18 and Beyond
In a bid to enhance user experience while maintaining privacy, Apple’s AI will prioritize on-device processing, using cloud-based services only when necessary. Initially, these features will be available through opt-in beta programs and will require an iPhone 15 Pro or newer, or an iPad/Mac with an M1 chip or newer.
Key AI features include:
- Summarization Tools: Automatically summarize web pages, notes, messages, and notifications.
- Smart Reply Suggestions: Generate reply suggestions for emails and texts.
- Automatic Transcription: Transcribe voice memos and other audio content.
- Enhanced Siri Capabilities: Improved control over app features and actions, with expanded third-party integration expected next year.
- Photos App Enhancements: Advanced editing tools for removing objects and people.
- AI-Generated Emojis: Create emojis on-the-fly based on text input.
- Xcode Improvements: AI-powered code autocompletion features.
Other Expected Software Upgrades
Alongside AI advancements, Apple WWDC 2024 will introduce several other software enhancements:
iOS 18
- Home Screen Customization: Freely place icons and change their colors.
- Control Center Overhaul: New interface for rearranging shortcut buttons, upgraded music widget, and smart home controls.
- Settings App: Improved organization and navigation, more reliable search.
- Messages App: RCS support, scheduled messages, effects triggered by individual words, and colorful Tapback icons.
- Passwords App: New password manager and autofill app to replace iCloud Keychain.
- Calculator App: Finally available on iPad with a unified look across devices.
- Calendar App: Integration with Reminders app for better data management.
- Health App: Enhanced blood pressure data handling, hypertension detection, hearing test support with AirPods, and tailored features for pregnant users.
watchOS 11
- New Siri Interface: Responses formatted based on queries, significant updates to key apps like Fitness.
macOS 15 and visionOS 2
- Safari: Minor changes with strengthened privacy measures.
- New Wallpaper Packs: Featuring designs referencing old icon versions.
- visionOS 2: Updated for Vision Pro with new environments, the Passwords app, and iPad versions of some apps.
No New Hardware, But Potential Teasers
While new hardware announcements are not expected at WWDC 2024, some teasers might be on the agenda. The conference runs from June 10 to June 14, with the keynote set for 10 AM PDT on June 10.
Stay tuned for detailed coverage and insights into Apple’s latest innovations and software enhancements as they unfold at WWDC 2024.
