Reports suggest that Apple is gearing up to release iOS 18 soon. According to a Bloomberg story by Mark Gurman, it will introduce many new artificial intelligence (AI) features that don’t rely on cloud servers. This shows how much they care about their customer’s privacy and the speed of their gadgets by processing AI activities directly on them.
According to reports, Gurman revealed in his Power On newsletter that the first batch of AI capabilities introduced with iOS 18 will be entirely on-device, meaning there won’t be any need for cloud processing or even an internet connection.
Collaborating with AI
Apple plans to maintain some cloud-based AI features as part of its partnership with Gemini and Google. Still, it intends to prioritise on-device processing when implementing any functionality related to its software. Sources close to the matter, who preferred to stay anonymous due to lack of authorization to speak publicly, have engaged in discussions about potential generative AI partnerships. These discussions included firms like OpenAI and Baidu, both seen as tech giants in this field.
While no one can confirm whether Apple will include a ChatGPT-like chatbot in iOS 18, the enduring presence of chatbots implies their continued existence. Therefore, we can anticipate the integration of more chatbots, like Gemini or other third-parties, into the operating system next year.Analysts believe so strongly that some have even predicted these things, saying stuff like “Apple is buying more servers,” etc., thereby hinting that more in-house cloud-based AI services could come later after the initial release.
We expect the next update to introduce large-scale generative AI additions into various apps. These include Spotlight Search, Siri Safari Shortcuts, Apple Music Messages, Health Numbers Pages, Keynote, and others. Previous reports from Gurman indicate that this upgrade will allow Siri to handle more complex queries and enhance the auto-completion feature within the Messenger app.
Looking Forward To WWDC
Apple is scheduled to host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference from June 10th to June 14th. They are likely to announce iOS 18 and other software updates at this event. Since user experience is now critical to AI, Apple should promote the development of more intelligent and safe digital ecosystems via its on-device AI approach using iOS 18.
