Apple is reportedly releasing its'biggest' iOS update in the company's history, which is predicted to include new AI-powered features for the iPhone. The company is expected to announce the iOS 18 update at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June, which will incorporate large language models (LLMS) and generative AI in iWork apps. Some of the predicted software updates are a revised version of Siri and the Messages app, which are said to be powered by advanced AI. Apple is likely to release the beta version of the iOS 18 update in July of this year, with a general release slated for September 2024. Apple's iPhone 15 experienced lackluster sales, causing Apple shares to drop by four percent Apple has yet to officially confirm what will be included in the new iOS 18 system, but Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported the upcoming operating system is'ambitious and compelling.'

While Siri is best known for its original, female voice, users will soon be able to opt for a new'gender-neutral' voice, called Quinn. Apple is launching the new voice in its next iOS update, which was released to developers this week. The tech giant has confirmed that the new voice was recorded by a member of the LGBTQ community, but did not offer any further details. 'We're excited to introduce a new Siri voice for English speakers, giving users more options to choose a voice that speaks to them,' Apple told Axios. While Siri is best known for its original, female voice, users will soon be able to opt for a new'gender-neutral' voice, called Quinn. While the new voice is simply called'Voice 5' on the iPhone, its filename refers to the voice as Quinn, according to iOS developer Steve Moser.

Apple is easing restrictions on how its products are repaired following an iOS update that now lets third-party repair shops replace broken iPhone 13 screens without consequence. Originally the Face ID would be disabled if a service provider not authorized by the tech giant did the repair, but now the new iOS 15.2 beta has stopped the facial recognition system from cutting out. In a video showing the new operating system, iCorrect notes that following a DIY screen swap an'Important Display Message' warning appears that means the iPhone is unable to verify the new display is a'genuine Apple part.' The update comes just as Apple announced its upcoming Self Service Repair program on Wednesday that will let customers fix their own iPhones and Macs by ordering necessary'Apple approved' parts and tools. Originally the FaceID would be disabled if a service provider not authorized by the tech giant did the repair, but now the new iOS 15.2 beta has stopped the facial recognition system from cutting out The change, first confirmed by The Verge, is a huge win for the right to repair movement that has been putting pressure on Apple to let customers choose their own repair shops to fix broken devices.

A new update to Apple's iPhone will make it easier to unlock while wearing a mask. Early versions of the software – which have been released to testers as part of the iOS 13.5 beta – include new changes that make it easier to get around Apple's Face ID facial recognition technology. Many users have found themselves frustrated in recent weeks as they have followed some countries' guidance to wear masks when outside, but found that doing so gets in the way so that the phone cannot recognise its owner and will not unlock. With the new software, the phones are still unlikely to recognise their users. The phones gather a 3D scan of their owners' face and check by looking at the placement of key features such as the nose and mouth, meaning that any mask is likely to get in the way of the technology.

Apple introduces the biggest new features of its mobile and desktop operating systems each year at its annual developer conference, which kicks off on Monday. WWDC, the Worldwide Developer Conference, offers a sneak peek at the new capabilities app developers will be able to work into their apps--and iOS and Mac users will get to use--during its opening keynote. After that, developers get deeper dives, demos, and how-to's during the conference's breakout sessions and panels. Sometimes Apple uses the event as a platform to launch new hardware products as well. Last year, the big news included the HomePod's debut, a new 10.5-inch iPad Pro, redesigns to its App Store and Music app, and ARKit, the developer framework that lets developers more easily build augmented reality apps for iOS.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is highly expected to release its next big iOS update during its upcoming September event, along with a host of new devices. Previously, it was believed that Apple would always have a limited approach towards artificial intelligence due to its tight control over user policy. However, iOS users might have not realized it but there is already artificial intelligent capability applied in the current generation iOS operating system. Top Apple executives revealed this in a recent interview with Backchannel. The company has given a clear indication that it will continue to implement artificial intelligence features in its next generation operating system.