Upcoming features in new Apple operating systems

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Just when you thought you were getting used to the current operating systems on your iPhone, iPad, Mac and other Apple devices there are brand new systems just around the corner!

That’s right, versions 17 and macOS Sonoma are about to be superseded most likely sometime in September 2024 by iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia.

For some like myself this is very exciting as we get to see some amazing new features but for others it’s annoying as certain apps may look and operate a little differently. I guess one thing’s for sure and that’s technology is ALWAYS changing. There is no such thing as “set and forget” as there will be a time when you have to sign in to an account again, or be forced to do an update for an app to continue functioning etc.

Here are some new features coming that I like the sound of:

iPhone iOS 18

• Photos “biggest redesign ever” - I look forward to seeing more ways in which my photos are organised automatically and easier ways to manage them.

• Messages - new ways to change text, and schedule messages to send later.

• New Passwords app - “All your credentials in one place. From passwords to verifications and security alerts, find them all securely stored in the Passwords app.” Securely synced across devices and apps.

• Also many new features within Mail, Maps, Notes and Wallet.

iPadOS 18

All of the above from iOS along with:

• Calculator for iPad - yes, I know it’s ridiculous that the iPad has never had a native calculator like the iPhone, but that’s about to change.

• Remote control in screen sharing - handy for helping friends and family with their devices.

macOS Sequoia

Again, many of the same features listed above, along with:

• Use your iPhone from your Mac - “with iPhone Mirroring, you can view what’s on your iPhone and control it too, without having to reach for it.”

• Presenter preview - “See exactly what you’re going to share in video-calling apps — your whole screen or a single app — before displaying it for everyone.”

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Then there’s the all new Apple Intelligence! This is huge of course, but will only be available on certain devices, so if you’d like to find out more please contact us or take a look here:

https://www.apple.com/au/apple-intelligence/

The Rock + Siri = Life Goals

Who knew that Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and Siri would make quite the epic pair! With iOS 11 on it's way we're going to be seeing quite a few significant improvements to Apple's Siri. Some of these include a much more natural voice for Siri (both male and female), an option to type to Siri instead of asking out loud, to save you from embarrassment, and giving better intuitive suggestions based off Siri observing your interests as you use your phone. But first let's just bask in the awesomeness which is that of The Rock fulfilling his life goals with Siri in hand!

You can find out more about what Siri can do for you here.