Apple is set to release iOS 18.4 in April, which is expected to bring major upgrades to Siri, the company’s virtual assistant. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the update will introduce on-screen awareness and personal context features, allowing Siri to understand and interact with what is displayed on the user’s screen and provide personalized assistance based on their habits and preferences. The new Siri functionalities will enable users to ask follow-up questions and chain commands, making it a more proactive and helpful assistant in everyday tasks.
For example, users will be able to ask Siri to find a restaurant, add a booking to their calendar, and message a friend about the plans, all in one seamless interaction. Previous updates, such as iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2, have already begun to enhance Siri by adding follow-up questioning, a redesigned interface, and integration for handling more complex queries.
Major Siri upgrades coming soon
However, iOS 18.4 is expected to be the most transformative update so far. Another significant addition in iOS 18.4 is the upgraded App Intents software, which will allow users to control apps more precisely using voice commands. This improvement aims to provide a more seamless interaction between users and their apps, leveraging Siri’s capabilities.
Apple users have expressed excitement and anticipation for iOS 18.4, eagerly awaiting its official release. With the report suggesting an April launch, the release is just a few months away, promising a notable enhancement in the Apple user experience.
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