Some of the new features were revealed in a press release, but the entire system will be introduced at the conference in June of this year.
Apple has announced the first highlights of iOS 18 in a press release. All the features of the new operating system will be unveiled at the WWDC conference, which will run from June 10 to June 14, 2024.
Innovations for People with Physical Disabilities
The announced features will also delight people with disabilities. One of them is “eye tracking,” which allows individuals with physical impairments to control their smartphones with their eyes. This will work through the front camera.
The new iOS also brings a revolution in music listening for those with hearing impairments. This feature will work with songs in Apple Music and will create various vibrations and sensations, allowing users to physically feel the music.
Additionally, the Listening to Atypical Speech feature will be introduced. This recognizes complex speech and is designed for those with speech disorders. Thanks to improvements and machine learning, the system is more sensitive and can understand despite speech barriers. You can record various shortcuts in Siri that you commonly use. The software will learn them, enabling you to give simplified commands.
No More Motion Sickness in the Car
Many smartphone users suffer from motion sickness while traveling. If you also feel unwell in such situations, this new feature will be a welcome addition. The “Vehicle Motion Cues” function can be turned on manually or automatically. It displays moving dots on the screen that change direction according to the movement of the vehicle and even respond to braking. This should help you feel more natural and reduce the feeling of nausea.
