There are still several months until the next edition of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), but iOS 18 is expected to be one of the highlights of the company's annual event. Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC),. In fact, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, this could be the biggest update to the iPhone's operating system.
The latest on iOS 18 from the Q&A section of Power On: I'm told that the new operating system is seen within the company as one of the biggest iOS updates — if not the biggest — in the company's history. Stay tuned for more. https://t.co/w2Lt7itezV
- Mark Gurman (@markgurman) January 28, 2024
Although he doesn't go into much more detail regarding the new features that could come to iOS 18, previously, Mark Gurman had said that a Apple was planning to launch an improved version of Siri, with capabilities powered by generative artificial intelligence.
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Apparently, Siri's generative AI features will allow for greater personalization, as well as more natural conversations with the intelligent assistant. The Cupertino giant will intend to integrate AI into other features of its smartphones, but also into apps such as Messages or the Apple Music service.
Another feature that could be included in iOS 18 is support for the RCS protocol. Apple has already confirmed that it will adopt the protocol from 2024, which will arrive in the form of a software update, bringing a set of iMessage-style features to messages between those who have an iPhone and those who use an Android smartphone.
Remember that, with the adoption of the RCS protocol, iMessage will not cease to exist, starting to operate in parallel with this new option, highlights Apple, which continues to defend that its messaging service is more secure and private.
