Apple has introduced tons of latest options to iOS in 2023, the Cupertino-based tech big’s working system for iPhones. Nonetheless, the give attention to iOS is about to get even larger with some experiences suggesting that Apple might not deliver many {hardware} adjustments for the iPhone 16 and as a substitute give attention to the software program aspect of the flagship telephone.
In any case, Apple had launched iOS 17 on the firm’s WWDC occasion in June and the working system began making its strategy to the tip units in September quickly after the launch of the iPhone 15 lineup. The tech big is anticipated to observe the same template in 2024 and herald a ton of latest options with iOS 18 in 2024.
Prime 5 iOS options anticipated in 2024:
1) Simpler textual content messaging between iOS and Android:
Apple has agreed to undertake the RCS or wealthy communication providers from subsequent yr, which means that the brand new function might be part of the iOS 18 working system.
In an announcement about RCS, quoted by 9to5Mac, Apple mentioned, “We consider RCS Common Profile will supply a greater interoperability expertise when in comparison with SMS or MMS. This can work alongside iMessage, which is able to proceed to be one of the best and most safe messaging expertise for Apple customers,”
The lengthy awaited RCS adoption will deliver options like larger decision images and movies, audio messages, learn receipts, improved group chats, improved encryption, typing indicators and extra to inexperienced bubbles (chats between Android to iOS) on Apple’s iMessages app.
Notably, these options have already been part of the blue bubble interface (conversations throughout the Apple ecosystem) and are additionally current in lots of third occasion apps like WhatsApp and Telegram.
2) AI-powered Siri:
In a report earlier this yr, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurnman famous that Apple is including AI-backed options to its subsequent model of iOS. The brand new options that are anticipated to be backed by the corporate’s proprietary LLM might enhance how Siri and the Messages app reply questions and will herald capabilities like auto-complete sentences, mirroring current adjustments to competing providers and extra.
3) Emergency SOS help:
Apple had began providing roadside help through Satellite tv for pc service for iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 customers earlier this month. The life-saving function was made accessible till September 2025 for customers within the US.
Nonetheless, a Macrumors report notes that Apple might now begin begin providing the service in international locations apart from the US. The brand new function permits customers to contact roadside help firm AAA even when they’re out of mobile and Wi-Fi protection and probably helps them in lots of uncomfortably conditions.
4) Sideloading on iOS (Just for EU):
In a report for Bloomberg earlier this yr, Mark Gurnman had famous that Apple is planning to deliver “extremely managed” sideloading to iOS within the first half of the following yr. The brand new change might be part of the corporate’s efforts to fulfill the necessities set by EU’s Digital Markets Act which requires ‘gatekeepers’ similar to Apple to make the required adjustments by March 2024.
5) Stolen Gadget Safety:
Apple added the Stolen Gadget Safety function with the iOS 17.3 beta, earlier this month. The brand new function is designed to guard customers within the occasion that their telephone is stolen and the password is thought to the thief.
Stolen Gadget Safety is an opt-in function that may be turned on by navigating to Face ID and Passcode within the Settings menu in iOS 17.3 Beta. The steady model of the improve is anticipated to be rolled out to all customers in January or February.
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Printed: 29 Dec 2023, 03:20 PM IST
