iOS 18 Beta Released: AI Enhancements and Customizations

Apple has released the iOS 18 in developer beta and the first public beta version is now available too. The stable public release is expected around mid-to-late September, following the iPhone 16 launch.

New Features in iOS 18

Apple Intelligence AI Tools

iOS 18 introduces advanced AI features called Apple Intelligence, including:

• Writing assistance
• Summarization
• Image generation

AI-Powered Siri

Siri now features:

• Enhanced control over native apps
• Improved contextual understanding
• Integration with ChatGPT for queries

Home Screen Customization

Users can now:

• Place icons and widgets freely
• Customize app icons with a tint
• Customize Lock screen controls and Control Center layout

Additional Features

• Revamped Photos app
• New messaging features like word effects
• RCS message support in select regions

Eligible iPhone Models

• iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
• iPhone XS, XS Max, XR
• iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)

Anticipated Release Timeline

The stable iOS 18 release is likely between September 16-23, following the iPhone 16 series launch. This aligns with previous release schedules, with iOS 17 released on September 18, 2023, and iOS 16 on September 16, 2022.

Stay tuned for more updates as Apple rolls out these exciting new features and improvements.