Apple recently unveiled an abundance of exciting features for iPhones, with significant updates arriving with iOS 18 (version 18.1, 18.2) and 18.2.
Siri Enters a New Era with Major Upgrades in iOS 18.4
Apple has announced transformative changes to Siri, with iOS 18.1 introducing a new design and iOS 18.2 adding ChatGPT integration.
Key upgrades include:
- New app actions: Siri can perform hundreds of actions in Apple apps and supported third-party apps without opening them.
- Personal context knowledge: Siri will reference texts, calendar events, and more to provide smarter, personalized assistance.
- Onscreen awareness: Siri will interact with what’s on your display for seamless task execution.
With these features and ChatGPT integration, Siri is set to deliver an intuitive and powerful user experience.
Expanded Language Support for Apple Intelligence
Apple has confirmed that Apple Intelligence will support new languages starting this April with the iOS 18.4 update. While the exact list of languages for April hasn’t been revealed, Apple shared a broader lineup of languages are coming, including:
- Chinese
- English (India)
- English (Singapore)
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
- And more
This expansion aims to make Apple Intelligence more accessible to users worldwide.
Priority Notifications Coming to iPhone
Apple Intelligence is redefining notifications with the introduction of Priority Notifications.
These notifications will appear at the top of the stack, allowing users to quickly identify what needs attention. Additionally, notifications will be summarized, making it easier to scan and manage them efficiently.
Based on Apple’s previews, users will see a priority summary displaying multiple important notifications at a glance, promising a smoother and more organized notification experience.
Genmoji: Create Custom Emoji on iPhone
Apple’s Genmoji feature empowers you to design personalized emojis effortlessly. Apple Intelligence helps you describe the emoji you want and generates several options for you to choose from.
If the results don’t meet your needs, you can refine your description to improve accuracy. Alternatively, you can search for an emoji on the keyboard—when no match appears, a “Create New Emoji” suggestion prompts you to generate a custom emoji based on your search terms.
After you create your Genmoji, the system saves it to the emoji keyboard for convenient reuse, making personalization quick and accessible.
Enhanced Standby Mode in iOS 18
iOS 18 introduces an upgraded Standby Mode, transforming how iPhones function while charging. This feature now offers:
- Customizable Widgets: Personalize your standby screen with widgets for weather, calendars, or smart home controls.
- Night Mode with Smart Dimming: A red-tinted, low-light display makes it easier on the eyes at night.
- Interactive Notifications: Quickly interact with notifications directly from the standby screen without unlocking your device.
- Live Activities: Stay updated on live sports, timers, or deliveries in real-time, even when your iPhone is idle.
This new functionality elevates convenience, making the iPhone a smarter, more dynamic companion when charging or resting.
