In an era where technology continually pushes boundaries, the integration of AI into iOS 18 is poised to redefine user experience.
Enhancing Siri through the collaborative prowess of OpenAI, the company known for ChatGPT, heralds a new chapter in iPhone usability and customisation.
At the forefront of this development is a revamped Siri, now enhanced through a partnership with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. This new iteration promises more intuitive and personalised interactions.
Apple Intelligence, the umbrella term for AI enhancements in iOS 18, will debut with the iPhone 16 in September. Features will include improved writing tools, suggested replies, email summarisation, and phone call transcription.
Later updates will introduce creative tools like Image Playground and custom emoji, known as Genmoji, available on newer devices like the iPhone 15 or those with M1 or M2 chips.
Siri will follow conversations more naturally and remember previous interactions, with a visual indicator when it is listening.
Users can access GPT-4o powered Siri without creating an account, while ChatGPT subscriptions can be connected for added features.
Although Apple claims it won’t store personal requests, highly specific queries might still be traceable. Apple addresses this with the Apple Intelligence Report, detailing Siri request processing for transparency.
Participation in Apple Intelligence is optional. The AI features are disabled by default and must be enabled manually in Settings.
Apple Intelligence in iOS 18 brings transformative AI features while prioritising user privacy.
With a blend of on-device processing and encrypted cloud support, users can look forward to a more personalised and private iPhone experience.
