Apple first unveiled its next generation, iOS 18 software update during the World Wide Developers Conference in June 2024. iOS 18 is one the biggest software updates by Apple in the last few years as it includes Apple AI or what is being called Apple Intelligence capabilities for upcoming iPhones. Cupertino-based tech giant has now rolled out some more India-specific new features for iOS 18 which include Siri’s ability to converse in Hindi language. Dive in to know what these new features are.
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New India-Specific Features
Multi-lingual support for Siri
Apple has rolled out more Indian language support for Siri. This includes Siri’s ability to interact in Hindi as well. India is a diverse country with 100s of languages being spoken, and slowly Apple is increasing the number of languages iOS keyboard and Siri will support.
Now, Siri will talk back to you in Hindi, which is better than before when Siri was able to understand Hinglish but not converse in it. Support for eight languages has also been added. These are English with Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, and Malayalam. Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu. Indians can now give commands to Siri in these languages and get responses in the same language.
Translate App
A translation application has been added with support for Hindi. The capability can be used on system-wide apps including Safari via Siri.
Voicemail transcriptions
Live voicemails or audio recordings can be transcripted and will be able to understand Indian English accents now.
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New Multilingual keyboard
iOS 18 comes with an all-new multilingual keyboard that Indians can use to set up two more regional languages besides English. The keyboard will now support advanced transliteration and automatically switch to a relevant keyboard to ease the conversation. The keyboard will support QuickPath and Emoji prediction as well. Languages supported are English, Gujarati, Bangla, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Punjabi. The keyboard will support enhanced language search and an alphabetical keyboard layout for eleven languages.
Improved Connectivity & Communication
iOS 18 comes with support for dual SIM control via the control center. Users will now be able to switch between SIM cards quickly and easily. iPhone users in the country will be able to access these features with the launch of iOS 18 very soon.
There will be a live-caller ID, better search capabilities within call history, and an improved dialing experience with an updated keypad interface.
Customization Options
iPhone users will be able to customize their lock screen time display using Indian numbers from twelve languages. These languages include Arabic, Bangla, Devnagari, Gujarati, Kannada, and Telugu. Personalized contact posters will be possible through font color and weight adjustments.
Availability Details
iOS 18 will be available as a free update in Fall 2024. Currently, the Beta version is live through the Apple Developers app.
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Compatible iOS 18 Devices
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone Xs
- iPhone Xs Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (2nd gen and later)
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