Apple is set to unveil the new-gen macOS 15 at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 10. Though there has been no official announcement, the upgrade will most likely be released in September after a beta phase. According to industry reports, Airtifical Intelligence will take center stage in the latest version, with multiple enhancements for Mac users. Alongside the macOS 15, the Cupertino-based manufacturer is expected to announce the most latest version of the watchOS and the much awaited iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.
The WWDC's live stream will be accessible on the company's YouTube account, Apple Developer app, and website. Let's look at the expected upgrades in the upcoming major Mac update.
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With macOS 15 and iOS 18, Siri could benefit from Apple's substantial enhancements in artificial intelligence. Several market reports indicate that the company plans to employ large-language models (LLMs) to totally redesign Siri. In the revised digital assistant, users may expect greater precision and contextually informed answers, increased functionality for automated tasks and in-app management. Some notable upgrades such as create content, summarise articles, and make proactive recommendations are also expected.
It is expected that AI-powered capabilities will be added to a range of built-in applications, such as Photos, Notes, Mail, and Safari for improved creativity and productivity. The Photos app could offer more advanced editing capabilities, while the Notes app may include tools like transcription and summarisation. The System Settings app is also likely to be revamped for enhanced functionality.
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MacOS 15 will probably include performance tweaks, security updates, and bug fixes. It could get new developer tools and APIs to create AI-powered third-party apps with ease. Smart song transitions, which enhance the current crossfade feature, are anticipated to come in both macOS 15 and iOS 18. With this, Apple Music users will get the option to change the crossfade time from 1 to 12 seconds. A function for automatically-generated playlists may also be added to Apple Music.
