The company also unveiled a host of other updates at WWDC 2024, including a new "Smart Script" feature for iPadOS 18, a password manager app, and the ability to mirror iPhone screens on Macs with macOS Sequoia. Other notable announcements include the introduction of "Messages via Satellite", a revamp of the Photos app for iOS 18, and the ability to customize app icons and widgets in iOS 18. Apple also announced VisionOS 2 and the international release of the Apple Vision Pro.
Key takeaways:
- Apple has announced a range of new AI features under the Apple Intelligence moniker, which will be available on a limited number of devices including iPhone 15 Pro, iPad and Mac with M1 or newer chips.
- These features will be available to try out in US English in beta as part of iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia this fall, with additional language support and features coming next year.
- Apple Intelligence will include improved Siri, writing features across the system, image generation capabilities, and AI-powered emoji. It will also bring ChatGPT, OpenAI’s AI-powered chatbot experience, to Siri and other first-party apps.
- Other announcements from Apple include a new password manager app, a "Smart Script" feature for iPadOS 18, a new OS that allows users to mirror their iPhone screen on their Mac, and a revamp of the Photos app for iOS 18.