Report claims iOS 18 will bring biggest overhaul to iPhone

Apple has announced that the WWDC 2024 event will take place on June 10, giving us a glimpse into what new software updates we can expect from the tech giant. The event is set to unveil new releases for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro, with promises of big things on the horizon.

According to a recent report, the iOS 18 update is said to be the most ambitious overhaul of the iPhone’s software to date. This update has been highly anticipated, especially with Apple’s focus on integrating new AI technology into their devices this year. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has suggested that the iOS 18 update will be a significant one for iPhone owners, hinting at a major revamp of the software.

Apple has hinted that AI will play a major role in this update, with SVP of marketing Greg Joswiak teasing that the event will be “Absolutely Incredible” on social media. Speculation suggests that Apple has been in talks with tech giants like Google and OpenAI to incorporate their generative AI technology into the iOS 18 update, with Baidu rumored to be handling this feature for users in China.

The iOS 18 update is expected to be unveiled on June 10, followed by a beta testing period for developers before a public release in September. This timeline coincides with the launch of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro devices. Additionally, Apple is also working on macOS 15 for the Mac, which is rumored to introduce new AI features as well.

While details on AI features for other Apple platforms like the Apple Watch remain unclear, the release of visionOS 2 is expected to bring significant upgrades to the Apple Vision Pro. Overall, Apple fans can look forward to a major software overhaul with the upcoming iOS 18 update and other exciting releases on the horizon.