Tech Desk 
May 27, 2024
A undated image displaying the logo of WWDC 2024. — Apple
Apple is ready to unveil a lineup of new artificial intelligence (AI) functions in its upcoming iOS 18 update.
The Cupertino-based company program which is known as ‘Project Greymatter,’ provides practical tools for daily apps, including Safari, Photos, and Notes. These improvements are likely to be released at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).
AI tools
AI-focused functions expected for iOS 18 are photo editing, voice memo transcription, automatic reply suggestions for messages and emails, and auto-generated emojis based on what a user writes in the text.
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Moreover, other enhancements involve an updated web search bar in Safari, a Spotlight search feature, a more natural connection with Siri, and an upgraded model of Siri for Apple smartwatches.
User customisation
iOS 18 allow the users to change app icon colours. In addition, social icons can be shifter blue or finance icons green. This customisation can be right away using custom shortcuts.
Just as the case of accessing widgets, in addition, users will also have the authority to locate apps anywhere on the home screen grid.
Privacy focus
AI features demanding low processing power will run on-device, whereas more requiring ones will operate through the cloud. This way emphasises Apple's privacy advantages.
iOS 18 is ready to be released at the WWDC conference on June 10 with an eye on AI features. Many of these new AI features might be advertised as a "preview" in beta versions ahead of the official release at the conference.
