Apple’s upcoming iOS 18.4 is set to bring a host of impressive AI enhancements, particularly focused on upgrading Siri. While these changes will improve the user experience across Apple devices, it’s the potential impact on the Vision Pro that truly stands out. Let’s explore why these updates are so exciting.
Siri’s New Era: A Gradual Transformation
Siri is undergoing a significant transformation, marking the beginning of what Apple calls a “new era” for its voice assistant. This evolution, however, is happening incrementally across several iOS updates:
- iOS 18.1: Introduced a fresh design for Siri, accompanied by minor tweaks.
- iOS 18.2: Brought powerful integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, marking a major step forward.
- iOS 18.4: Promises some of Siri’s most substantial upgrades yet.
ChatGPT integration has been the standout improvement so far. However, its inclusion highlights Siri’s previous limitations, underscoring the need for further advancements. Fortunately, iOS 18.4 is set to address many of these shortcomings.
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Three Powerful New Features Coming to Siri in iOS 18.4
Scheduled for a public release in April, with beta testing starting as early as next month, iOS 18.4 will introduce three transformative features to Siri:
- Expanded App Actions: Siri will gain the ability to perform hundreds of new actions within Apple apps without requiring you to open them. Third-party apps supporting App Intents will also benefit from this functionality.
- Personal Context Awareness: Siri will reference personal information such as texts, past calendar events, and other relevant data to provide context-aware responses.
- Onscreen Awareness: Siri will recognize what’s on your display, enabling you to issue commands or ask questions based on what you’re currently viewing.
If these features function as intended, Siri could finally evolve into the intelligent assistant Apple has envisioned.
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Vision Pro: Where Siri’s Upgrades Could Shine
Voice Computing in the Spatial Computing Era
As a new Vision Pro user, I’ve quickly realized how integral Siri is to the spatial computing experience. On devices like the iPhone or iPad, Siri is useful for small tasks—setting timers, sending reminders, or performing quick searches—but on the Vision Pro, Siri plays a far more critical role:
- App Navigation: Navigating visionOS feels faster and more intuitive with Siri. While I seldom use Siri to open apps on my other devices, I prefer it on Vision Pro.
- Dictation and Communication: Dictating replies in Messages and Mail feels natural and efficient on Vision Pro, even with a Bluetooth keyboard available.
The Potential Impact of iOS 18.4 on Vision Pro
Although Apple Intelligence isn’t yet supported on Vision Pro, it’s likely coming soon. When it does, iOS 18.4’s Siri upgrades could elevate the device to new heights:
- Execute complex app actions seamlessly.
- Understand your personal context, tailoring responses to your needs.
- Recognize and act on the content displayed in your virtual environment.
This level of capability could unlock the full potential of spatial computing, transforming how we interact with technology.
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A New Chapter for Siri and Spatial Computing
The enhancements coming to Siri in iOS 18.4 represent more than incremental updates—they signal Apple’s commitment to making its voice assistant a central part of its ecosystem. For the iPhone and iPad, these changes will undoubtedly improve usability. But for the Vision Pro, they could define the success of Apple’s spatial computing ambitions.
The long-held dream of simply speaking to your computer and having it respond intelligently is becoming increasingly real. With iOS 18.4, Siri is closer than ever to delivering on its promise as the ultimate digital assistant.