Apple has ambitious plans to bring smarter language models to iOS 18, aiming to enhance how Siri understands and responds to users. This direction is supported by reporting from MacRumors, which cites investigative data provided by The Information.
The goal is for Siri to handle complex tasks from brief prompts. A practical example would be selecting a handful of photos, transforming them into a GIF, and delivering the finished file to a chosen contact in a single streamlined action.
According to The Information, iOS 18 will deepen the integration between Siri and Shortcuts. The Shortcuts feature enables users to run compact scripts that automate a range of tasks on iPhone or iPad with a single tap.
MacRumors views the upgrade positively, noting that longtime Apple fans have often critiqued Siri for limited capabilities. In the broader tech landscape, concerns about Siri’s progress are often contrasted with the more rapid AI advancements seen in Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.
Apple observers expect a formal reveal of Siri’s enhanced capabilities during the summer 2024 timeframe, with WWDC serving as the stage for introducing iOS 18 and its new AI-powered features.
There has also been chatter about timelines and pricing for the next iPhone in markets beyond the United States, including Russia, though these details typically surface closer to official announcements.