Apple also said that the AI ​​features will be available on eligible devices with Siri set to US English, with additional languages ​​and platforms expected to be available next year. Later this year, Apple Intelligence will add support for localized English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK. In 2024, the AI ​​features will expand to languages ​​including Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish.

Apple will also release iOS 18 with a few India-focused features. Earlier, the American tech giant confirmed additional features and language support specifically tailored for users in India. Apple said that these improvements will include various functionalities including communications, language input and major updates to the Move to iOS app.

Apple has stated that users will have the ability to customize the time display on the lock screen with Indian numerals from 12 languages. These languages ​​include Arabic, Arabic-Indic, Bengali, Devanagari, Gujarati, Gurmukhi, Kannada, Malayalam, Meitei, Odia, Ol Chiki, and Telugu. Additionally, iPhone users in India will get access to Live Voicemail Transcription in Indian English. Here are all the India-centric features that iOS 18 will be introducing.

Control Center

The Control Center has been revamped, with a new set of controls accessible via a swipe-up gesture. These controls provide quick access to connected home devices, allowing for faster customization. Additionally, the controls are now accessible from the lock screen, and the Action Button can now invoke these settings for even quicker access.

App Lock

A much-requested feature, App Lock, was introduced in iOS 18. It lets you lock apps independently, with the option to hide them in a secure folder, providing an extra layer of privacy and security.

To inform

The Messages app is getting major updates, including support for RCS messaging, expanding compatibility with a wider range of messaging platforms. Other updates include emoji and sticker Tapbacks, scheduled messages, text formatting, and integrated text effects. Additionally, satellite messaging is added for iPhone 14 and later models, improving communications in remote areas.

Mail

The Mail app is getting smarter with on-device categorization, automatically sorting emails into categories like primary, transactions, updates, and promotions. This feature is rolling out later this year.

Game Mode

Apple is bringing the Mac’s Game Mode to iPhones with iOS 18, optimizing performance for a smoother gaming experience on mobile devices.

Photos

The Photos app gets a major redesign aimed at simplifying the process of accessing Memories and organizing photos. Built-in intelligence enables automatic creation of photo collections, increasing usability and user engagement.

Sound

In iOS 18, Siri now supports gestures like nodding, allowing for hands-free interactions. Additionally, Voice Isolation has been introduced for AirPods Pro, improving audio clarity. For gaming enthusiasts, personalized spatial audio will debut later this year, with Need for Speed ​​Mobile being the first title to support the feature.

iOS 18: Eligible older generation models

iPhone 15

iPhone 15 Plus

iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro Max

iPhone 14

iPhone 14 Plus

iPhone 14 Pro

iPhone 14 Pro Max

iPhone 13

iPhone 13 mini

iPhone 13 Pro

iPhone 13 Pro Max

iPhone 12

iPhone 12 mini

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

iPhone 11

iPhone 11 Pro

iPhone 11 Pro Max

iPhone XS

iPhone XS Max

iPhone XR

iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)

First publication: Sep 10, 2024 | 09:40 AM IST