The next major update, iOS 18, should roll out to users alongside the expected iPhone 16 launch later this year.
Although we’re still several months away from its highly anticipated release, leaks about iOS 18 have been circulating to feed into our speculation.
iOS 18 update: 2 rumored new features
According to MacRumors, which cites “industry sources,” iOS 18 is set to offer, at the very least, two new accessibility-related perks.
1. Launch accessibility settings with your voice
Reportedly called “Adaptive Voice Shortcuts,” MacRumors claims that iOS 18 will allow users to assign unique vocalized phrases to accessibility settings.
For example, by speaking a phrase of your choice, you can launch any existing accessibility feature, including Zoom, VoiceOver, and Voice Control.
2. New ‘Categories’ section for Live Speech
Live Speech is a feature that enables users to type their desired message on their iPhone, and have it verbally communicated during phone calls, FaceTime sessions, and other compatible communication apps.
You can currently save frequently used phrases so you don’t have to type them ad nauseum. However, with the new Categories section for Live Speech, you can organize these “favorite phrases,” making them easier to discover.
MacRumors also dished about a likely new feature coming to macOS 15. Your Mac already lets you adjust text size for some apps, but with macOS 15, Apple is reportedly expanding text-size adjustability support to five more apps, including Books, News, Stocks, Tips and Weather.
As usual, keep your grain of salt ready. Even if this rumor is true, these features are still underdevelopment and could be nixed at any moment. We won’t know iOS 18’s official new features until Apple announces them (likely at WWDC 2024).