Apple recently rolled out the stable version of the iOS 18.3 update for iPhones. Now, it is expected to roll out the iOS 18.4 beta this week with some crucial updates and features. The upcoming iPhone update is expected one of the biggest OS updates as it will include some powerful Apple Intelligence features. However, the stable version roll may take till April. Therefore, as we wait for iOS 18.4, let’s recap and examine what Apple is expected to roll out and what was previewed at last year’s WWDC event. This will give us an idea of what the iOS 18.4 update will look like when it officially rolls out to users.
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iOS 18.4 update: What to expect
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While very few details have surfaced surrounding the iOS18.4 update, it is expected to bring some advanced AI-powered capabilities for Apple’s voice assistant, Siri. Since last year, Siri has been slated to get conversational power with Apple Intelligence and now we may finally get to experience the hyped “Sir 2.0i” with iOS 18.4. Reports suggest that the iOS 18.4 update will bring 3 major capabilities to Siri: Personal context, on-screen awareness, and cross-app integration. Now, let’s explore how these features will make life easier for iPhone users.
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Siri’s personal context feature will have the ability to track information from several apps such as Mail, Messages, and Photos. It will also provide information from files and provide users with relevant responses. The on-screen awareness feature empowers Siri to analyse what tab is currently open on the screen and users can ask questions regarding it such as adding an event to the calendar, providing details about a photo, and much more. Lastly, the cross-app Integration will allow Siri to manage tasks across iOS apps and other third-party app. Lastly, with LLMs and Apple Intelligence, Siri will be smarter in providing better responses with great accuracy.
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Apart from Siri upgrades, iOS 18.4 may include features based on new EU regulations, new languages, and other fixes, enhancing the over AI experience for iPhone users.
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