iOS 18 is completely transformed! The iPhone has finally entered the AI era.

According to media reports, Apple is about to introduce brand-new AI functions in iOS 18, which will run entirely on the device side and do not rely on cloud servers. The leaker Gurman said that the first batch of these new functions will run entirely on the device. The advantage of this change is that it does not require an internet connection and is more secure and reliable.

However, Apple is still collaborating and discussing some cloud-based AI functions with companies such as Google, OpenAI, and Chinese Baidu, such as generative AI.

Although iOS 18 is not expected to include Apple’s self-developed chat robot similar to ChatGPT, it is not yet certain whether it will directly integrate Gemini or other chat robots into iOS 18.

There are reports that iOS 18 will bring new generative AI functions to applications such as Spotlight search tools, Siri, Safari, Shortcuts, Apple Music, Messages, Health, Numbers, Pages, and Keynote.

According to Gurman’s previous reports, generative AI will significantly enhance Siri’s ability to answer complex questions and allow the Messages app to automatically complete sentence input, which has a positive impact on improving the user experience.

It is worth noting that because Apple is actively purchasing AI servers, some analysts believe that some self-owned cloud-based generative AI functions may be introduced in the future. It can be seen that Apple attaches great importance to the investment and development of artificial intelligence.

Apple will officially release iOS 18 and other software updates at the annual developer conference WWDC from June 10th to 14th, when we will learn more details about the new version of iOS.

In general, with the development of AI technology, people’s requirements for smart devices and applications are becoming increasingly high. Apple enhances product competitiveness by strengthening the research and development of AI functions. The editor believes that this undoubtedly also brings a more convenient and efficient user experience.