Apple released iOS 18 last week, and after ample wait time, users can now customize their Home Screens with various coloring and tools, as well as place apps anywhere on the interface. However, one of the significant aspects of iOS 18 is still missing, which means that the core features that make the update a significant upgrade over iOS 17 are still missing. It is now being reported that Apple will release Apple Intelligence earlier than expected, which comes with the new Siri experience.
Apple will release the new Siri experience with Apple Intelligence earlier than expected with iOS 18.3 update
Mark Gurman states in his latest Power On newsletter that Apple's revamped Siri powered by Apple Intelligence will start rolling out earlier than previously speculated, but it will not be a full-fledged release as the company will divide the features between updates. As per Gurman's sources, some of the new Siri features will start rolling out as early as iOS 18.3, which is different than the company's plans to offer all the features together with iOS 18.4.
The biggest iOS 18 update after iOS 18.1 will be iOS 18.4, which will include many of the new Siri features (some are in consideration for iOS 18.3, I’m told).
If you are concerned about the release time, Apple typically releases iOS X.3 updates in the first quarter. Gurman claims that iOS 18.1 should be internally ready by this week, which means that the update will be released in mid-October. As for iOS 18.2, Apple states that the update will reach its completion stage in early November, opening doors for a final release in December; iOS 18.3, on the flip side, will be ready by the end of this year and slated to be released in January. iOS 18.4 will be released in March, with internal testing reported to be done by February.
iOS 18.1 will be the company's stepping stone into the AI category, as the features would finally be available to the general public, including the new writing tools, summarization, and many more features spread throughout the operating system. iOS 18.2 will further enhance these AI features and also bring new ones to the table, including the new Image Playground tool, Genmoji, along with ChatGPT integration, and more. Siri will be integrated with ChatGPT early next year, which is a welcome addition compared to a later date.
Currently, Apple is testing its iOS 18.1 update, which is now available to developers with all new AI features. If you are a developer, you can check out some of the new additions right now. We will let you know when the update is available to the general public.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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