Announcement of Apple's AI-focused Preview for iOS 18 Beta Version
Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 promises a significant leap forward in device intelligence, with a suite of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features collectively known as "Apple Intelligence." This new technology is set to be deeply integrated across system apps and powered by Apple’s own machine learning and large language models. Here's a comprehensive look at the most significant AI-driven features expected in iOS 18.
### Systemwide Apple Intelligence Integration
The AI-enhanced writing tools will be available in apps such as Mail and Notes, providing assistance with writing, editing, and summarizing text. This will help users draft more effective emails or notes. Additionally, iOS 18 will offer smart replies, which use AI to suggest quick, contextually relevant responses in Messages and Mail, streamlining communication.
Notifications will also be prioritized and summarized, reducing clutter and highlighting what's most important. Emails will be automatically sorted by importance, and users will receive AI-generated summaries for easier inbox management. The Photos app will gain improved natural language search, making it easier to find images by describing them in everyday language. An AI-powered tool for retouching and cleaning up images directly within the Photos app is also included.
iOS 18 will introduce "Memory Movies," automatically created video compilations based on the content and context of your photos. The Photos app will also feature tools for generating and editing images using AI, including "Genmoji" (AI-generated emoji) and other creative visual features debuting in later iOS 18 updates. The Notes app will now be able to record, transcribe, and summarize audio clips using AI.
### Siri and Cross-App Intelligence
Siri will integrate with OpenAI's ChatGPT technology, enabling more advanced question answering and task completion. The Shortcuts app will gain new actions powered by AI, enabling more complex automations. Visual Intelligence will be expanded beyond the camera, allowing it to analyze screenshots for actionable insights, such as adding events to your calendar or identifying products for shopping.
Real-time translation will be available in Messages, FaceTime, and Phone. In Messages, it will translate as you type; in FaceTime, it will provide live translated captions while preserving the speaker’s voice; and in Phone calls, it will translate spoken language in real time.
### Device Requirements
Due to the computational demands of Apple Intelligence, only the latest hardware will support these features. The iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and all iPhone 16 models will support Apple Intelligence. For iPad and Mac, the M1 processor or newer will be required. Older iPhones (iPhone 14 and earlier) can run iOS 18 but do not support Apple Intelligence, as these features need the power of the A17 Pro chip or newer.
### Additional Notes
Apple Intelligence is enabled by default on supported devices but can be turned off in Settings. Some features will debut in iOS 18.1, with more advanced creative tools arriving in iOS 18.2. Apple emphasizes on-device processing for AI features whenever possible, with cloud-based augmentation only when necessary for more complex tasks.
These AI enhancements position iOS 18 as a significant leap forward for device intelligence, though access to the full suite of features is limited to Apple’s newest hardware.
| Feature Category | Key Capabilities | App Integration | Device Requirements | |------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|------------------------------------| | Writing & Summarization| Writing tools, smart replies, summaries | Mail, Notes, Messages | iPhone 15 Pro/Max, iPhone 16, M1+ | | Visual Intelligence | Clean Up, Image Wand, Genmoji, Image Playground | Photos, Messages | iPhone 15 Pro/Max, iPhone 16, M1+ | | Audio | Recording, transcribing, summarizing audio | Notes | iPhone 15 Pro/Max, iPhone 16, M1+ | | Siri | ChatGPT integration, smarter shortcuts | Systemwide | iPhone 15 Pro/Max, iPhone 16, M1+ | | Translation | Live translation in Messages, FaceTime, Phone | Messages, FaceTime, Phone| iPhone 15 Pro/Max, iPhone 16, M1+ | | Visual Analysis | Screen content analysis (e.g., screenshots) | Systemwide | iPhone 15 Pro/Max, iPhone 16, M1+ |
The advanced AI-driven writing tools in iOS 18, such as smart replies, text summarization, and writing assistance, will be integrated into applications like Mail, Notes, and Messages, aiding users in drafting effective emails or notes. Additionally, the Photos app will use artificial intelligence to improve natural language searching, making it easier to find images by describing them in everyday language.
The Siri virtual assistant in iOS 18 will be integrated with OpenAI's ChatGPT technology, enhancing its capacity for advanced question answering and task completion. Furthermore, the Shortcuts app will gain new AI-powered actions, enabling users to create more complex automations.
