Apple is currently preparing a series of innovative new features for its iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS 15 operating systems. These updates aim to improve the user experience by integrating advanced technologies such as ChatGPT and Visual Intelligence.

ChatGPT integration with Siri

One of the most notable announcements concerns the integration of ChatGPT with Siri. MacRumors recently revealed that Siri’s code contains references to this new feature, which will allow the voice assistant to access responses generated by ChatGPT. This feature will be available in the upcoming iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 updates.

Here is what this integration entails:

• Improved answers: When users ask complex questions, Siri will be able to forward the query to ChatGPT to get relevant information.
• Text and image management: ChatGPT will be able to generate not only text, but also images, thus enriching the interaction with the user.

Interestingly, Apple has not yet tested this integration in current software, but implementation is planned for the end of the year.

Apple Intelligence Features

Apple Intelligence is not limited to ChatGPT. The brand is also developing a visual intelligence feature. This innovation, called Visual Intelligencewill be integrated into the iPhone 16 and will allow users to get real-time information about objects and locations simply by using their phone’s camera.

Operation of Visual Intelligence :

• Users will point their camera at a specific object or location.
• By pressing the camera control button, the iPhone will instantly provide information about what is being viewed.

Other expected features

In addition to ChatGPT and Visual Intelligence integration, the iOS 18.2 update is expected to introduce other exciting features like:

• Image Playground: A tool for generating images in a creative way.
• Genmoji: An interactive feature to create custom emojis.
• Picture Wand: An option integrated into the Notes application to generate images from text or basic drawings.

Deployment schedule

iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1 updates are expected for the October 28. Beta versions of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 are expected to follow soon after. If the testing schedule remains consistent with previous ones, the official release of this software could take place in December.

Conclusion

With the integration of advanced technologies, Apple once again demonstrates its commitment to providing an enriched user experience. The addition of ChatGPT to Siri and the innovations offered by Visual Intelligence highlight the company’s direction toward more responsive and interactive intelligence. Stay tuned to discover these new features as soon as they launch!