Summary of new AI features rumored to appear in iOS 18

Apple plans to announce details of its generative AI features in the second half of 2024 , and iOS 18 , scheduled for release in 2024, is expected to be packed with AI features. Apple-related media outlet 9to5Mac has compiled a list of rumored iOS 18 AI features at the time of writing.

iOS 18: Here are the new AI features in the works - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/19/ios-18-ai-features-rumors/

9to5Mac points out that '2024 will be the year of AI for Apple, with major updates planned for the next major version of the OS, such as iOS 18.' Bloomberg also reported that Apple is planning its biggest update ever for iOS 18, featuring multiple AI features .

The foundation of the AI features is Apple GPT , a large-scale language model (LLM) that Apple is rumored to be developing independently. Apple is developing various machine learning projects using a framework called 'Ajax,' which began development in 2022, and is developing AI features based on these projects. Therefore, Ajax will serve as the foundation for AI features across all Apple platforms.

It has also been revealed that Apple is testing a 'large-scale language model-based Siri' using ChatGPT in the iOS 17.4 beta code. It appears that Apple is also testing building AI features using off-the-shelf AI, in addition to its own AI models.

Apple is reportedly testing a 'large-scale language model-based Siri' using ChatGPT, as revealed in iOS 17.4 beta code - GIGAZINE

The AI features rumored to be coming to iOS 18 are as follows:

A new Siri that is smarter and based on LLM, similar to platforms like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini
Apple Music's new AI feature will allow you to automatically generate playlists.
AI integration into Pages, Keynote, and Numbers for automated summarization and content generation
Spotlight can perform more complex tasks using generative AI
AI-powered wellness coaching features integrated with the Health app and Apple Watch
New AI features in Messages will auto-fill messages, answer questions, summarize incoming messages, and more.
AI features that can complete blocks of code and assist with application testing

Apple is developing a code-generation AI tool comparable to Microsoft's GitHub Copilot - GIGAZINE

Apple CEO Tim Cook has stated that the company is 'working responsibly on developing generative AI ,' and 9to5Mac points out that it is extremely unusual for Apple to reveal its development plans before announcing them. Apple's decision to reveal its generative AI development ahead of the official announcement is likely to ease concerns from investors and analysts about falling behind OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and others.

In addition to these, Apple has also announcedMLX , a framework for training and deploying machine learning models, MGIE , an image editing AI model, and Keyframer , an AI tool that animates still images simply by entering a prompt.