Apple reportedly will not rely on the power of the cloud for the initial batch of the rumored new artificial intelligence (AI) features coming with iOS 18.
Rumors
Will in-app audio recording in iOS 18’s Notes sherlock the Voice Memos app?
Apple's Notes app on iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS 15 allegedly lets you record audio and capture voice notes on the go, much like the built-in Voice Memos app.
Rumor: iOS 18’s Notes app brings support for mathematic notation
iOS 18 might bring math-related functions to Apple's Notes app, with the new feature said to integrate with a redesigned Calculator app.
iPhone 16 Pro should start at 256GB base storage, matching iPhone 16 Pro Max
The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro should start at 256GB of storage, matching the flagship iPhone 16 Pro Max model expected to start at 256GB.
Rumor: Apple skipping M3 Mac Pro, going straight for M4 Mac Pro in 2025
Apple is expected to debut its next Mac Pro workstation in late 2025, featuring an M4 chip and supporting nearly three times more RAM than the current model.
Encrypted visual search is another mysterious feature in iOS 18
Apple will launch iOS 18 this fall, and the update seems to include a new iPhone feature called Encrypted Visual Search, but little do we know about it now.
iOS 18 could bring a Safari browsing assistant, but little is known at this time
Safari Browsing Assistant is rumored to be part of a set of generative AI features thought to be coming to iPhone with the iOS 18 update this fall.
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus could come in two additional colors—white and purple
Apple may bring the new white and purple color finishes to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models for a total of seven color choices.
Battery Health menu could come to iPad to surface cycle count and remaining capacity
iPadOS 17.5 could finally bring a Battery Health section, letting you check the Pad battery’s maximum remaining capacity and cycle count without workarounds
Rumor: Spotify may jack up prices again, but blame it on audiobooks
Spotify will reportedly raise subscription prices for individual and family accounts following the previous price hike in July 2023.
The next Apple Pencil could be squeezed for quick interactions
The third-generation Apple Pencil may incorporate force sensors to detect when you squeeze the stylus in your hand, triggering preset actions like adding a signature.
watchOS 11 said to remove support for Apple Watch Series 4
Apple Watch Series 4 is allegedly missing from the watchOS 11 device compatibility list and won't be officially supported when the update launches this fall.