Apple iOS 18: A Major Update is Coming

Apple today announced it's next major software update, Apple iOS 18, which is expected to be released in September 2024

iOS 18 is set to be a major update to the iPhone and iPad, with new customization options, generative AI features, and more.

Apple has not yet announced when iOS 18 will be released to the public, but a developer beta is available starting today. A public beta is expected to be released in July.

iOS 18 is the biggest redesign of the iPhone's operating system ever, and it includes a number of new features that are sure to please users. One of the most significant new features is the ability to customize the iPhone's Lock Screen. Users can now change the font, color, and size of the clock, as well as add widgets to the Lock Screen.

Another major new feature in iOS 18 is the addition of generative AI features. Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that can learn from data and generate new content. In iOS 18, generative AI is used to power a number of new features, such as the ability to create custom emojis and generate text.

iOS 18 also includes a number of other new features, such as:

• A new Focus Mode that allows users to silence notifications from specific apps or people
• Updated Maps app with new features like Look Around and Transit
• A new Reminders app with new features like tags and Smart Lists
• A new Weather app with new features like precipitation notifications and interactive maps

iOS 18 is a major update to the iPhone and iPad, and it is sure to please users with its new features and customization options.