Apple Inc. is planning to release the iOS18.2 system update in the first week of December, specifically the week of December 2nd, aiming to allow users to experience more artificial intelligence features as soon as possible. According to Mark Gurman, this update will integrate ChatGPT technology into Apple's voice assistant, Siri, allowing users to access ChatGPT's text and image generation capabilities for free without needing to create an account. Siri will utilize ChatGPT's expertise to answer questions and will seek user consent before querying.
The update to iOS18.2 will significantly enhance Siri's efficiency. The integration of ChatGPT will surpass Apple's existing writing tools and Image Playground text-to-image features, enabling Siri to execute user commands more effectively. Apple emphasizes its strong focus on user privacy protection when invoking ChatGPT, hiding users' IP addresses and promising not to save records of users' ChatGPT requests.
Additionally, Apple plans to release iOS18.4 in April next year, which will be the next major update for Apple Intelligence. iOS18.4 will further upgrade Siri to understand context, accurately interpret user commands, and complete tasks more precisely. The new version of Siri will feature an innovative generative AI mechanism, expanding its functional range to better serve everyday user needs such as quickly setting reminders, managing schedules, and summarizing text information.
In terms of conversational experience, the upgraded Siri will possess genuine chat capabilities, moving beyond simple question-and-answer interactions to conduct more natural and fluid conversations. This upgrade for Siri signals Apple's further advancement in the field of artificial intelligence and its ongoing commitment to enhancing user experience.
