103: New iOS 18 Leaks & Rumors Ahead of WWDC 2024
Digest
Stan Hartley and Mark discuss the latest leaks about iOS 18, focusing on the potential for home screen customization, including the ability to place icons anywhere and change their colors. They also discuss the rumored AI-powered photo editing features, including retouching and automatic photo stacking. They speculate about a new version of Siri optimized for the Apple Watch and discuss Apple's approach to AI, including its use of on-device and cloud-based solutions. They also touch on the upcoming WWDC event and what to expect in terms of new features and announcements. The conversation concludes with a discussion about CarPlay and the lack of progress on the next generation of the platform, as well as Stan's recent purchase of a Cadillac Lyric and his experience with CarPlay in the vehicle.
Outlines
Introduction and iOS 18 Leaks
This Chapter begins with the hosts welcoming listeners to the show and introducing the topic of iOS 18 leaks. They discuss the unusual amount of leaks this year, particularly regarding AI features, and how this differs from previous years. They also mention the upcoming WWDC event and the schedule for discussing iOS 18 and other topics.
Home Screen Customization
This Chapter focuses on the rumored home screen customization features in iOS 18. The hosts discuss the possibility of placing icons anywhere on the home screen and customizing their colors. They share their opinions on these features and how they might impact user experience.
AI-Powered Photo Editing
This Chapter delves into the potential AI-powered photo editing features in iOS 18. The hosts discuss the rumored retouching tool, automatic photo stacking, and other AI-driven enhancements to the Photos app. They express their excitement for these features and how they could improve the user experience.
Other Rumored Features
This Chapter covers a range of other rumored iOS 18 features, including auto-generated playlists in Apple Music, auto-generated emojis based on message content, suggested replies for emails and messages, and a new version of Siri optimized for the Apple Watch. The hosts discuss the feasibility of these features and their potential impact on user experience.
Apple's Approach to AI
This Chapter explores Apple's approach to AI in iOS 18. The hosts discuss the company's focus on privacy and its use of both on-device and cloud-based solutions. They also discuss Apple's potential partnerships with OpenAI and Google to leverage their AI technology.
CarPlay and the Cadillac Lyric
This Chapter focuses on CarPlay and the lack of progress on the next generation of the platform. The hosts discuss the delay in vehicle adoption and the challenges faced by car manufacturers. Stan shares his recent experience with CarPlay in his new Cadillac Lyric and expresses his disappointment with the implementation.
Apple Music Wish List
This Chapter focuses on the hosts' wish list for Apple Music improvements in iOS 18. They discuss the need for better playlist sorting and management, as well as the rumored Cross Fade feature. They also share their thoughts on the overall need for a more powerful and user-friendly Music app.
Conclusion and WWDC Expectations
This Chapter concludes the episode with the hosts sharing their overall thoughts on the iOS 18 leaks and their expectations for the upcoming WWDC event. They express their excitement for the potential of new features and their hope for deeper customization options.
Keywords
iOS 18
The upcoming version of Apple's mobile operating system, expected to be released in the fall of 2023. It is rumored to include a range of new features, including AI-powered photo editing, home screen customization, and a new version of Siri.
WWDC
Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference, where the company unveils new software and hardware products and technologies. It is a major event for the tech industry and is typically held in June.
AI
Artificial intelligence, a branch of computer science that deals with the creation of intelligent agents, which are systems that can reason, learn, and act autonomously. AI is being used in a wide range of applications, including image recognition, natural language processing, and robotics.
CarPlay
Apple's car infotainment system that allows users to connect their iPhones to their car's dashboard and access apps, music, navigation, and other features. It is a popular feature for many car owners and is expected to be updated with new features in the future.
Home Screen Customization
The ability for users to personalize the appearance and layout of their iPhone's home screen. This includes features such as the ability to place icons anywhere on the screen, change their colors, and add widgets.
Photo Editing
The process of enhancing and manipulating digital images using software tools. AI-powered photo editing tools are becoming increasingly popular, offering features such as automatic retouching, object removal, and style transfer.
Siri
Apple's virtual assistant that allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands. Siri is constantly being improved with new features and capabilities, including AI-powered language understanding and task execution.
Apple Music
Apple's music streaming service that offers a vast library of songs, albums, and playlists. It is a popular choice for music lovers and is constantly being updated with new features and improvements.
Cadillac Lyric
An electric SUV manufactured by Cadillac, a luxury automotive brand owned by General Motors. The Lyric is known for its futuristic design, advanced technology, and spacious interior.
OpenAI
A leading artificial intelligence research company known for developing advanced language models such as ChatGPT. OpenAI's technology is being used in a wide range of applications, including chatbots, text generation, and code completion.
Q&A
What are some of the rumored home screen customization features in iOS 18?
The rumors suggest that iOS 18 will allow users to place icons anywhere on the home screen and customize their colors. This would give users more control over the appearance of their home screen and allow them to create a more personalized experience.
What are some of the rumored AI-powered photo editing features in iOS 18?
The rumors suggest that iOS 18 will include a new AI-powered retouching tool, as well as features like automatic photo stacking and other AI-driven enhancements to the Photos app. These features could make it easier for users to edit their photos and create more professional-looking results.
What is Apple's approach to AI in iOS 18?
Apple is focusing on privacy and using both on-device and cloud-based solutions for AI. They are also considering partnerships with OpenAI and Google to leverage their AI technology. This hybrid approach aims to provide users with the best of both worlds: privacy, responsiveness, and capability.
What are some of the other rumored features in iOS 18?
Other rumored features include auto-generated playlists in Apple Music, auto-generated emojis based on message content, suggested replies for emails and messages, and a new version of Siri optimized for the Apple Watch.
What are Stan's thoughts on the Cadillac Lyric and CarPlay?
Stan recently purchased a Cadillac Lyric and found the CarPlay implementation to be the worst he's ever experienced. He's disappointed with the way the CarPlay interface is displayed on the curved screen and hopes that GM will improve the experience in the future.
What are Stan and Mark's wish list items for Apple Music improvements in iOS 18?
They both want better playlist sorting and management, as well as the rumored Cross Fade feature. They believe that the Music app needs to be more powerful and user-friendly.
What are Stan and Mark's overall expectations for WWDC?
They are excited about the potential of new features and hope for deeper customization options in iOS 18. They are also looking forward to seeing how Apple presents its AI strategy and what new products and technologies will be unveiled.
What is the significance of Apple's potential partnerships with OpenAI and Google?
These partnerships could help Apple to accelerate its AI development and provide users with access to more advanced AI features. However, it also raises concerns about privacy and data security, as these companies have access to vast amounts of user data.
What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI-powered photo editing tools?
AI-powered photo editing tools can make it easier for users to edit their photos and create more professional-looking results. However, they also raise concerns about the potential for manipulation and the creation of unrealistic images. It is important to use these tools responsibly and ethically.
What are the challenges facing the adoption of the next generation of CarPlay?
The adoption of the next generation of CarPlay has been delayed due to challenges faced by car manufacturers in integrating the new platform into their vehicles. It remains to be seen when the new CarPlay will be widely available and how it will be received by consumers.
Show Notes
On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss some of the latest rumors about iOS 18 such as deeper Home Screen customization, AI-generated emojis, and more.
With iOS 18, Siri is expected to undergo a substantial overhaul with improved natural language processing, enabling more conversational interactions and proactive intelligence. The assistant will apparently understand and perform more complex tasks within apps. These tasks range from moving notes between folders and deleting emails to summarizing articles and recent notifications.
Spotlight search will also allegedly see similar enhancements, integrating deeper with system-wide information to provide more intelligent and relevant results. In Messages, AI will suggest responses and create custom emojis based on message content. The Photos app will incorporate AI-powered retouching tools and Apple Music will offer auto-generated playlists and smoother song transitions.
iOS 18 is also expected to introduce a more customizable Home Screen. Users will have the freedom to place app icons anywhere on the grid and change app icon colors.
Safari is expected to gain an Intelligent Search option, summarizing key topics and phrases on web pages, and a new Web Eraser tool, which allows users to remove unwanted portions of websites. The Calculator app will be redesigned to include recent calculations and better unit conversion tools, becoming a universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Apple Maps will introduce custom routes and topographic maps, enhancing navigation and outdoor activities.
Accessibility is another focus area for iOS 18 with new features like Eye Tracking, which uses the front-facing camera to navigate the interface, and Vehicle Motion Cues, designed to reduce motion sickness. Music Haptics will provide tactile feedback in sync with music, and Vocal Shortcuts will enable users to assign custom phrases for Siri to execute complex tasks.
The adoption of the Rich Communication Services (RCS) standard should improve messaging between iPhones and Android devices with support for higher resolution photos, audio messages, typing indicators, read receipts, and improved group chat functionality.
iOS 18 is expected to be compatible with all iPhones that support iOS 17, including models as old as the iPhone XR and iPhone XS. However, iPadOS 18 may drop support for older models such as the first-generation 10.5-inch iPad Pro and the second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro, focusing instead on more recent devices.
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