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iOS 18 Marks the Most Significant Update in iPhone History
Today, Mark Gurman said in the subscriber-only QnA section of his Power On newsletter that iOS 18 will be the biggest update in Apple’s iPhone history. He writes, “I’m told that the new operating system is seen within the company as one of the biggest iOS updates — if not the biggest — in the company’s history.”
Gurman confirmed that he will share particular iOS 18 features as well as changes in the future. But MacRumors, a big Apple news cover website, mentioned in the post that they already know two features that are expected to be coming with the iOS 18 update.
Expected Features of iOS 18
1. RCS Support: The first feature that is expected to come with the iOS 18 update is RCS support. Last year, in November, Apple announced that the iMessage app will support the cross-platform messaging standard RCS on the iPhone in 2024, which means you can use all the RCS between Android and iPhone.
As we know, if we message from iPhone to iPhone, then we see the blue bubble that was introduced by Apple in 2011. On the other hand, if an Android user messages an iPhone user then his message is shown in a green bubble. Also, Android users have limited features if we compare it with Apple’s iMessage. Nothing came forward with their Nothing Chats app but they failed to do that. They do this with Sunbird app developers. But later we came to know that the chats are not encrypted.
Now, let’s discuss how your messaging experience between Android and iPhone improves the experience.
- Audio messages: You can send voice messages from an Android phone to an iPhone.
- Typing indicators: As we know, when we send a message from iPhone to iPhone, then when any of the iPhone users type, we will see the typing indicator.
- Read Receipt: With this, you can know whether the receiver has read your message or not.
- Wi-Fi messaging between Android and iPhones: You can also message between both Android and iPhone devices with Wi-Fi as well.
- High-resolution photos and videos: As we know, till now we could not send high-resolution photos and videos between Android and iPhone, but from iOS 18, you can send high-quality resolution photos and videos from Android to iPhone.
- More Encrypted messages: You will get improved encryption of your messages if you compare it with SMS.
- Improved Group Chats: The group chats will also be improved.
- Leaving a conversation for Android Users: As we know, iPhone users can leave a conversation. So, Android users will also get the same functionality.
The above-listed features are already available when an iPhone user messages another iPhone user (blue bubble). But Apple will extend the RCS support for the green bubble i.e. Android in the Messages app. These features are already available in third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, and Whatsapp.
2. Smarter Siri: A report by Bloomberg suggested that in the upcoming iOS 18, we will see the generative AI technology. Both i.e. iPhone’s Messaging app and Siri use AI for your asked questions and to auto-complete your sentences as well. According to Gurman, Apple has also explored generative AI features for other apps over its platforms such as Apple Music, Keynote, Xcode, and Pages.
The information also reported that Apple is planning to include large language models into Siri. So, that users can automate their difficult tasks, it may be integrated into the Shortcuts app. As per a report, this feature is expected to come in the iOS 18 which is going to be launched this year.
As we know, the new version of iOS will be launched at WWDC every year in June. The stable release of iOS 18 will be in September, but the first beta is expected to be released in June as usual.
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Recently, at the MWC 2024 event, which was held in Barcelona, Samsung’s VP, Hon Pak confirmed that the upcoming Galaxy Ring will not be supported by iPhones. Pak also said that their products are as good as the Apple ones.
There are also very good reasons to switch to Samsung’s ecosystem. Samsung is also working on making their devices compatible with other Android devices as well, not only with their own.
As we already know, Galaxy Ring comes in various sizes. Among them, the smallest one is powered with a battery of 14 mAh, and the largest one comes with a bigger battery of 21.5 mAh which will provide a battery backup of 5-9 days.
Until now, the launch of Galaxy Ring has not been revealed but some rumors suggested that it will launch in the Unpacked Event, which is going to be held in July along with Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6.
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Is your iPhone or iPad eligible for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Update – Here is a list of eligible devices
Every year, Apple announces its new iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS versions in its WWDC (World Wide Developer Conference) which will held at Apple Park in June. This year, Apple will announce iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and MacOS 15. The developer Beta of iOS 18 will be available after the announcement at the WWDC event but if we talk about the stable version of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 update, then it will be available by September. In this post, we will tell you the list of iPhones and iPads that are eligible for the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 update.
Devices Eligible for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Update
First, let’s talk about the list of iPhones, that are eligible for the iOS 18 Update:
- 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)
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Now, let’s talk about the list of iPads, that are eligible for the iPadOS 18 Update:
- iPad Pro: 2018 and later
- iPad Air: 2019 and later
- iPad mini: 2019 and later
- iPad: 2020 and later
iOS 18 brings new Generative AI support with Siri, design changes, and RCS message support in Apple’s iMessage. If you want to know more about the features of the iOS 18 update, then we have already created a dedicated post for that, do check that out.
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Apple, an American-based Tech Giant has recently shared full release notes for the iOS 17.4 update, which is expected to be launched in the first week of the next month i.e. March. If you want to know the upcoming changes or new addons that we get after updating the iPhone to stable iOS 17.4, then we have already posted a dedicated post for that, you can simply check that out by clicking here.
If we talk about them in short, then the upcoming iOS 17.4 update brings major App Store changes in the EU, new emojis, Apple Podcasts transcripts, and an upgrade in the security of Apple’s iMessage. Furthermore, this update also prepares for the launch of the next-generation Apple CarPlay later this year.
As we know, Apple has to follow the EU’s Digital Markets Act. So, to avoid fines, Apple has to roll out the new iOS 17.4 update before the deadline which was given by the EU i.e. 6 March (Wednesday). So, we can expect the iOS 17.4 stable update before or on 6 March. Below listed are the iOS 17.4 U.S. released notes:
Emoji
– New mushroom, phoenix, lime, broken chain, and shaking heads emoji are now available in the emoji keyboard
– 18 people and body emoji add the option to face them in either directionApple Podcasts
– Transcripts let you follow an episode with text that highlights in sync with the audio in English, Spanish, French and German
– Episode text can be read in full, searched for a word or phrase, tapped to play from a specific point and used with accessibility features such as Text Size, Increase Contrast, and VoiceOverThis update includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
– Music recognition lets you add songs you have identified to your Apple Music Playlists and Library, as well as Apple Music Classical
– Siri has a new option to announce messages you receive in any supported language
– Stolen Device Protection supports the option for increased security in all locations
– Battery Health in Settings shows battery cycle count, manufacture date, and first use on iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models
– Call Identification displays Apple-verified business name, logo, and department name when available
– Business updates in Messages for Business provide trusted information for order status, flight notifications, fraud alerts or other transactions you opt into
– Apple Cash virtual card numbers enable you to pay with Apple Cash at merchants that don’t yet accept Apple Pay by typing in your number from Wallet or using Safari AutoFill
– Fixes an issue where contact pictures are blank in Find My
– Fixes an issue for Dual SIM users where the phone number changes from primary to secondary and is visible to a group they have messaged
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
Devices that are eligible for iOS 17.4 Update
At last, if we talk about the eligible devices for iOS 17.4 Update, then iPhone XS and above models are eligible for this update. Whenever you receive the iOS 17.4 update. To update your iPhone, simply head to Settings > General > Software Update.
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