According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, iOS 18 will likely “revamp” many Apple built-in apps like Notes, Mail, Photos, and the new Fitness. Despite the absence of any specific features, Notes may possibly support additional math and a voice memo recording option. This was also the first time that Mail, Photos, and Fitness apps were mentioned. In addition, Gurman corroborated with recent speculations from MacRumors that Apple plans to add a Calculator app to iPadOS 18. Below is a snap version of the other iOS 18 rumors:
Major Upgrades Coming in iOS 18
- Enhanced Siri: It is possible that iOS 18 will further integrate new AI opportunities throughout numerous apps: Siri, Spotlight, Shortcuts, Apple Music, Messages, Health app, Keynote, Numbers, and Pages, which will likely rely upon Apple’s enormous language model and partnerships with Google, OpenAI, and Baidu.
- Home Screen: Users may be able to place app icons anywhere on the grid with iOS 18’s more flexible Home Screen design.
- Improved Messaging with Android: Enhanced communication with Android through RCS messaging is expected in iOS 18.
- Calculator: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 may include an enhanced Calculator app with improvements such as a recent calculation sidebar and integration with the Notes app.
- Math in Notes: Compatible with algebraic equations and formulas, iOS 18’s Notes app may allow work to be done in math.
- Custom Routes in Maps: Custom-designed routes and topographic maps in Apple Maps for driving and outdoor use in iOS 18 may be available.
- New Safari Browsing Assistant: Unfortunately, few details are available yet, but the next free upgrade might see an AI-powered browsing assistant unveiled in iOS 18 Safari.
- AirPods Pro Hearing Aid Mode: The rumor mill is similarly light on specifics, but hearing aid mode for AirPods Pro is expected in iOS 18.
- Next-Generation CarPlay: Following the release of iOS 18, next-gen CarPlay is expected to arrive in the first compatible vehicles by 2024.
- Freeform’s Freeform Scenes: Finally, the iOS 18 update includes features that make it easier to navigate the canvas in Apple’s drawing application Freeform, such as the “Scenes” feature.
