iOS 18 to Launch With ChatGPT-like Generative AI Features on iPhone That Can Perform Complex Tasks Through Shortcuts App

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Apple released its latest iOS 17 update to the public last month with a boatload of forward-facing additions and changes. Now, the company has already started working on its forthcoming iOS 18 update for next year. It appears that the company has decided to incorporate generative AI features into the platform which will be available on iOS 18 later in 2024. As for the features, the source speculates that generative AI can be offered with Siri and other features throughout the operating system.

The news was shared by industry analyst Jeff Pu from the Hong Kong-based investment firm Haitong International Securities (via MacRumors. Pu states that his sources within the supply chain informed home that the Cupertino-based technology company is planning to introduce generative AI features with the launch of iOS 18 later in 2024.

Pu believes that the company will offer cloud-based features called edge AI. Additional features will take place locally on the device, potentially through the next-gen A-series chip. One of the significant additions will be implemented on Siri, allowing the virtual assistant to understand context and a series of commands via pretext. At this stage, Google is making strides as it integrates AI technology in the latest version of the Tensor G3 chip.

Apple is expected to adopt an approach similar to ChatGPT in its virtual assistant which will allow it to perform complex tasks conjoined with the Shortcuts app. According to the report, generative AI will be available on iPhone and iPad models with iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 later in 2024. What this means is that the company will release new software updates and then offer the technology via software updates.

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