AI-Powered iPhone: New features and a visual refresh

Key points:

• T9 dialing: Quickly find and call contacts using the keypad.
• Apple Intelligence: AI-powered features for writing, photos, notifications, and more.
• Visual refresh: Google Calendar gets a fresh look with new “flairs.”

Calling is made easy with T9 dialing

Apple has finally brought T9 dialing to the iPhone with iOS 18. This means you can now quickly find and call contacts using the number pad, just like you do on Android phones. Simply type the contact’s name using the numbers on the keypad, and the matching contact will appear above the keypad. Tap it to call.

AI-powered features coming to your iPhone

iOS 18.1 is packed with exciting new AI-powered features. These include:

• Writing tools: Get help with proofreading, rewriting, and formatting your text.
• Photo enhancements: Easily remove unwanted objects from your photos and create personalized memory movies.
• Smarter notifications: Receive more relevant and helpful notifications.
• Improved Siri: Enjoy a more natural and helpful Siri experience.
• Enhanced email and messaging: Get better suggestions for replies and summaries.
• Focus improvements: Stay focused on what matters with intelligent interruptions.

Google Calendar gets a visual makeover

In addition to these new features, Google Calendar is also getting a visual refresh. With new “flairs,” you can customize your calendar to match your style.

Stay tuned for more

These are just a few of the exciting new features coming to your iPhone and other Apple devices. As Apple continues to integrate AI into its products, we can expect even more innovative and helpful features in the future.