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As the anticipation builds for Apple’s upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 10, rumors are swirling about potential collaborations with OpenAI to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in iOS 18.
According to Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, discussions between Apple and OpenAI have been reignited and are progressing. This follows previous reports of Apple’s talks with Google regarding the integration of the Gemini chatbot into iOS 18. It seems that Apple is actively seeking partnerships to elevate its next major software update.
While Apple has not made a final decision, OpenAI appears to be a leading contender. If Apple chooses to collaborate with OpenAI, tools like ChatGPT and Dall-E could be incorporated into iOS 18, expected to launch around September.
The focus of iOS 18 is expected to heavily emphasize artificial intelligence, as confirmed by Apple itself. It’s likely that the update will introduce device-based AI capabilities, as Apple has showcased new large language models (LLMs) designed to run directly on smartphones.
The specifics of what iOS 18 will offer remain uncertain, but enhancements in AI text and image generation, as well as significant improvements to Siri, are anticipated. Rumors have also hinted at AI-driven features such as playlist generation in Apple Music.
All eyes are now on WWDC 2024, where Apple is expected to unveil its latest innovations across iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and possibly visionOS. Following the announcement, public betas of these updates will be available before the final versions are released to users.