Heres what we expect from WWDC24.
A writing assistant may complete your sentences in Pages and Messages.
The Keynote app should build slides from prompts.
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And the Music app might automatically generate playlists.
You may be able to place Home Screen iconswherever you want, and there will benew accessibility shortcutsandMaps features.
Apple has confirmed that theMessages app will gain RCS supportto improve the messaging experience between iPhone and Android.
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Thankfully,iOS 18 is expected to be supported bythe same iPhone models as iOS 17.
iPadOS 18: Another Take on iPad Multitasking?
The rumor mill has been uncharacteristically quiet regarding iPadOS 18, also codenamed Crystal.
Though unconfirmed, iPadOS 18 may refine Stage Manager to encourage more people touse this controversial multitasking feature.
Were also holding our breath for true multi-account support on the iPad, a longstanding feature request.
With macOS 14 Sonoma, Apple trimmed the equipment compatibility list for macOS 14.
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Given the AI features, we expect the macOS 15 system requirements to tighten further.
We wouldnt be surprised if macOS 15 were the last version to support Intel-based Macs.
Bloombergs Mark GurmandescribeswatchOS 11 as a minor update with a bunch of quality-of-life enhancements but few new features.
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Dont expect significant visual changes in tvOS until a screen-equippedHomePod replaces touch controlswith a proper user interface.
But dont write tvOS off just yet!
To that end, Apple is rumored to supercharge its Neural Engine coprocessor with significantly more cores.
Also, Siri should be more contextually relevant and able to perform complex, multistep tasks.
For example, visionOS 1 doesnt support app folders or Home Screen customization.
How do we know this?
This is bad news for owners of AirPods Max, Apples $550 over-ear headphones with the H1 chip.
Anyone not using the USB-C AirPods Pro will probably need to upgrade to enjoy new features coming this year.
