This year's major release would have been iOS 19 -- the direct follow-up to iOS 18. However, it will be now named according to the year to be iOS. Text and Photo Courtesy: ANI/Istock
Liquid Glass redesign
Among the new features, there is a complete redesign with Apple's new "Liquid Glass" design language along with updates to apps across the platform, according to a report by The Verge
Camera
As per the new updates, the time on your lockscreen can stretch to fill more of the screen. The Camera app has a more streamlined layout with many controls now hidden to make the experience feel cleaner
Calling
Apple will be adding some improvements to the phone app, including a call screening feature that can answer calls on your behalf and sit on calls on your behalf while you're on hold, the report said
Messages
The Messages app has got a bunch of updates, too, like customised backgrounds. Apple has offered backgrounds, but you can also add your own photos or images generated by Image Playground, according to report
Music
A new feature called AutoMix can transition songs from one to another like a DJ. You'll also be able to pin your favourite artists and playlists to the top of the app
Maps
Apple Maps will be able to learn and offer your preferred routes, and it can send you a notification if there are delays or traffic on that route. You'll also be able to check back on your visited places, if you want to more easily share them with your friends
Money
Apple Wallet, you'll be able to create a digital ID. Boarding passes are getting a refresh and will let you access indoor maps of the airport, reported The Verge. Apple Pay will be able to use Apple Intelligence to track your orders made outside of Apple Pay
Games
Apple has made an entirely games-focused Games app. With this, you'll be able to access your whole library of App Store games you've downloaded and see the Apple Arcade library, reported The Verge. The Play Together tab shows what your friends are playing, and you can see leaderboards of challenges between your friends
Genmoji
To make new emojis, Apple will let you merge two emojis with Genmoji instead of just using a text description. Image Playground will be getting a new feature that lets you make images with the help of OpenAI's ChatGPT.
Apple Intelligence
In Messages, Live Translation can automatically translate messages. And when on a phone call, the translation is spoken aloud throughout the conversation. With Live Translation, users can communicate across languages whether they’re typing in Messages, or speaking during FaceTime or Phone conversations.
Apple Intelligence features will be coming to eight more languages by the end of the year: Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Swedish, Turkish, Chinese (traditional), and Vietnamese.
Workout Buddy is a first-of-its-kind workout experience on Apple Watch with Apple Intelligence that incorporates a user’s workout data and fitness history to generate personalised, motivational insights during their session
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