iOS 18 - Release Date Confirmed, New Details & WWDC 2024!

WWDC 2024 Announced - iOS 18 Release Date & New Features Rumored!
Apple officially announced WWDC 2024 today and that means that we now know exactly when to expect the release of iOS 18 Beta 1 for developers! So in this video, we break down the WWDC event invite easter eggs, fresh rumors about iOS 18 features (including AI), what new hardware to expect, and more. Enjoy!
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0:00 It’s official!
0:25 Easter Eggs? What do you see?
1:18 This made it obvious!
1:52 When is iOS 18 Beta 1 Coming?
2:39 Join me
2:54 visionOS confirmed
3:30 Attend WWDC in-person
3:38 NEW iOS 18 Rumors
5:12 AI Features in iOS 18
6:39 RCS
7:10 iOS 18 AirPods Feature
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[@BrandonButch]

Who's hyped!? 🤩

[@F1ZZY-M140I]

Meeeeeeee

[@Simsalabimse]

Can’t wait!

[@justinchristopherpenafranc7965]

Definitely looking forward for this!!

[@lucastroisi7172]

Can’t wait till June 10th

[@MyblindLife]

meeeeeeeee

[@Clankillas]

Siri with AI is the beginning of Space Odyssey 2000: “…I can’t do that, Dave." 😂

[@deepocean6113]

Oh no lol

[@saiyanplays8070]

With google Gemini 😂

[@adityatulsiyan1158]

the WW combined seems like sound waves as if siri is hearing us

[@joshuepico75]

Could it also be AirPods Max 2 unveiling?? 👀👀

[@IsaacBrown-kk7jx]

That’s a stretch

[@Ajdklly]

Nah. That sounds a little creepy and Apple has a big privacy thing. I think you might be right about the sound wave though

[@HeythereDavehere]

Long time viewer, first time commenter - you probably won't see this since you posted this 19 hours ago, but just wanted to say you are an amazing source for all things Apple! I really appreciate your commitment to frequent and regular updates like this and also the feature-by-feature with every OS update. Some may find it mundane, but it's amazing to have a reliable source for this kind of detail. Keep it up!

[@BrandonButch]

Hey thanks Dave, I appreciate it! 🙌

[@JRBowling1997]

I cant wait till RCS messaging finally arrives

[@hobosnake1]

I'm an android user looking into getting an iPhone. The lack of RCS and purposely hindered communication with android folks is something I've been against ethically for a long time. The fact they're finally letting up on these restrictions is actually making me consider an iPhone. Apple should be rewarded for consumer friendliness. Whether it's because they're getting sued or not, I want a product that works for me and this is a big big step. The other big step was usb-c. If siri is better in ios 18, I will DEFINITELY finally be trying ios. I love the animations and polish of apple software. Hopefully they stop the anti-consumer crap.

[@JRBowling1997]

@hobosnake1 nice!!! But as soon as RCS messaging comes to iphone. It'll work well for Android and ios

[@Sadibjaber]

can't wait to see Iphone 16 models also hyped for ios 18

[@jessmelgar219]

I am honestly so grateful i can turn off the typing bubbles. Those and the status bubble aren’t so stressful 😂. I would go back to virtual invisibility in a heartbeat

[@j777b4]

Can Apple pleaaasseee add a fully customizable equalizer to Apple Music instead of presets in the settings

[@viewer9997]

yes so much in iOS 18 amazing

[@jx8960]

Good to have a stock summary or transcript feature from audio or visual recordings

[@TheRedGuyy]

Combine the 2W’s could be symbolizing a wavelength like the animation for Siri the old animation

[@TFR50]

All I want is to customize the app library

[@pemuda7075]

I want the app list used as the default when swiping to the far right. I keep forgetting which folder specific app is in. So i always use the search everytime.

[@rainmarie7403]

Me too and I’m excited for this years updates.

[@Alibadbad]

Just use samsung s24

[@nicolettel.1021]

@@Alibadbadsome of us actually want a phone that works so, that’s a big no 🤣💀

[@HarrisonLuiEKYiss]

I don’t know if it’s meant to be like that 😅

[@stevefowble]

iOS 18 has me pumped. First time in a couple years I have been looking forward to WWDC. 🎉

[@BrandonButch]

Same! Hope to see you in the livestream!

[@techwithtyler20]

I think there won't be anything quite like WWDC23 for a while! Announcing an entirely new platform at WWDC is rare!

[@GUNARATCHET123]

So hype for it bro!

[@cherripepsicola]

Can’t wait for it😁😁

[@Love_Sharma_]

Any kind of apple event just makes me soo happy 🎉😊

[@11ralph]

Are they going to release new airpods max anytime soon? Or homepod minis?

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

I’m mostly excited for iOS 18 and M3 Ultra. Yessirrr

[@anon2414]

I just came from android and I think it is hilarious how he is saying you might be able to put spaces between icons on the Home Screen 😂😂😂😂😂

[@StonedNoob]

🤣 i feel you man, some of the shit on iOS is absolutely outrageous.

[@LucSchots]

For me, that's the one thing that was keeping me from testing an iphone. Basic usability feature we have had for ages on Android!

[@elgransergini]

Not a big deal.

[@MilanVoorhees]

@@elgranserginiIt’s not, but it’s ridiculous they’re advertising all these minor features Android has had since forever as big updates to iOS

[@Juicemanee]

@@elgranserginiit’s a huge deal, I’ve been waiting for it for years , I now understand android users , the iPhone does everything backwards.

[@itsjoemybro]

I'd love for Apple to have a theme store with different icon packs for IOS. I'd love a retro looking apple theme with old icons.

[@Asmr_julzie_whispers]

Yes I agree as iPhone is lacking in customisation with themes and animations and icon themes. They have updated the ringtones and text tones last year I think which are better than the classic sounds. Apple has a long way with these future builds. Another theory was that our phones were going to have the same interface as Apple Vision Pro theme. So many changes in thoughts but hopefully we get a better iOS ❤

[@johnnlamar]

Can we please get split screen multitasking on IOS 18

[@brentprice6960]

Do you think we will get a split screen iphone

[@MatisseGoossens]

Amazing breakdown. Really excited to see how they will implement AI in iOs.

[@BrandonButch]

Thanks! Same here, all eyes in the tech industry will be on Apple that day

[@lucastroisi7172]

Hopefully we get iOS 17.5 beta 1 tomorrow

[@BrandonButch]

we shall see

[@luvashxo]

I want custom themes for app icons built in

[@robster7787]

Continuous WW makes a sine-wave akin to Siri. Its Siri AI. Alternatively a sound wave, so improved Audio products.

[@Rex_Cosmos]

I’ve been really pleased with iOS 17 so far. 18 should be great

[@WickedVisage]

It would be nice to be able to use a smaller grid system with smaller icons.

[@likhan.ghosh.]

Can't wait for Brandon's iOS 18 beta in-depth breakdowns

[@techwithtyler20]

And I can now rest assured that I'll be getting the beta on day 1 because: I have a membership. Developer betas no longer require the membership.

[@iamendrihoxha]

amazing ❤❤❤

[@cutiechick825]

im so ready

[@benedictclenton7822]

Maybe with Ws being connected is referencing AirPod maxes being connected cause they are head ones- so maybe new AirPod maxes

[@sam_9228]

I’m so excited to see brand new features

[@thomastevis8655]

Im sooo excited

[@aussiebobb]

Can’t wait for a good Ai update with Siri , hopefully won’t have to use other apps again

[@BrandonButch]

Siri is not expected to be a chatbot or like ChatGPT

[@techwithtyler20]

@@BrandonButch I was expecting these Siri updates to mean I can ask it things like "Write me a story with dialogue about all the slick updates announced at WWDC24" without it being created as a note. It'll be very disappointing if Siri doesn't catch up to Copilot/Gemini/ChatGPT.

[@BrandonButch]

​@@techwithtyler20Nope, that was never expected with Siri. The AI features are going to be built-in to apps/functions that you use on the iPhone. If anything, Apple will use Gemini or another source for a "chatbot" style integration

[@techwithtyler20]

​@@BrandonButch That's not good if the chatbot is separate from Siri. I thought the rumors were that you'd be able to ask Siri/type into Spotlight natural language queries like you can with ChatGPT/Copilot/Gemini. I guess we're still very far away from being able to ask Siri to write AI-generated stories, generate images, etc.

[@BrandonButch]

@@techwithtyler20 Nope, that was never rumored before, at least not from anyone credible. That's why Apple is going to partner with Google or another company for the off-device AI

[@Juicemanee]

We better be able to remove the doc from the Home Screen and we better get split screen view!

[@_TheFermion]

I would also like to see a feature to categorize books in Apple Books app library automatically using AI

[@minusthesparkle]

6/10 is my bday, beta release would be an great nerd highlight for that day (for me) lol!

[@theoldtribe]

@BrandonButch Ok - minor gripe: Can you please change the angle of the devices on the self over your left shoulder on the shelf above the statuette? Every time you move your left arm, light reflects off your watch which then reflects off the device in the background. It’s oddly distracting.

[@BrandonButch]

good catch! I will change that. Thank you

[@kevinkarlsson1151]

I’m so hyped

[@JayTernOfficial]

I can’t wait excited 🎉😊

[@chaotictattoo]

I’m looking forward to IUS 18 and maybe being able to customize some stuff. And Siri needs an over haul for sure.

[@LucSchots]

What about these alternate application stores? Something like FDroid or APK Mirror on Android? Ever going to happen on iphone?

[@vvolters.1]

They didn’t mention audioOS (HomePod). Will we see it being moved to the tvOS platform?

[@BrandonButch]

They never mention it

[@kingvn8849]

Is there anything on a new Apple TV because I am planning to but one but am not in a hurry so should I wait for a new one or just get the one thats out right now

[@whotfisjason7870]

My rule of thumb with Apple products is, if you feel like you have to ask if it’s okay to purchase the product , just go ahead and wait 🤣 or buy now and feel bad if it eventually releases shortly after 🤣

[@kingvn8849]

@@whotfisjason7870 well thats true 😂

[@whotfisjason7870]

Plus you get the benefit of getting the previous gen for a lower price (assuming that the newer one doesn’t have that many improvements in typical Apple fashion)

[@thelukefalco]

what about the new iPads?

[@sc8erboi]

The connected Ws look like a waveform which may add credibility to your Siri theory!

[@tobybartlett]

Came here to save waveform

[@BrandonButch]

hmm I can see that now! Def a hint at Siri

[@ben_car_8115]

The WW makes me think of the west world logo honestly

[@raktim.kalita]

I just want a sim selection option for each call. Is it too much to ask?

[@maryminott2593]

I miss jailbreak! So to be able to maybe move the icons with blank spaces would be so cool

[@bishwarupdey10]

I'm still waiting for your video on the top 15-20 iPhone shortcuts and automation. You said you were planning something similar.😅😅

[@BrandonButch]

Yeah I have a Shortcuts tutorial in the works

[@viewer9997]

bring it on with iOS 18

[@crittybity]

Its amazing how excited I see people get about features that are coming to apple stuff that android has done for years and years.

[@luckylukeknackarpa5326]

Will they finally fix airplay facebook videos??

[@FlyingRedTailHawk]

Very nice video

[@Rokslayer02]

iPhone SE 4?

[@alexisthompson2334]

So when will the new ipad air be out i dont think i can wait till june, do you think i should go for the ipad air 5?

[@techwithtyler20]

For all current features, the M1 chip in the Air 5/2021 Pro/the M2 chip in the 2022 Pro are good options. It's not guaranteed that the M1/M2 will be able to run any on-device AI features, but as we always hear, buy it for what it can do today (or in the latest confirmed upcoming update), not what it's rumored to be able to do in the future.

[@Nick90De]

I think iPad Air is coming out in May.. I’m waiting for iPad Air 2024! Right now I have iPad Air 2022.. it runs great but new iPad Air isn’t for me it for my spouse.

[@tianengelbrecht]

The joined “WW” from WWDC could be “MM” from the MM1 AI model upside down

[@Jona]

nice to have ai stuff confirmed 🙏🏼 cant wait

[@techwithtyler20]

It's a given at this point--everyone's adding AI stuff now.

[@jeffhale1189]

Thanks for sharing. I’m looking forward to WWDC 2024. Blessings on your day.

[@jessmelgar219]

Isn’t there a deal with VW of something? I can’t remember what it was but it had to do with spatial or CarPlay 2

[@logantv2970]

I got a 10s max, will I be able to get the ios18 update?

[@woodcider]

The rumor mill says yes.

[@simaknaveedakther8755]

N9

[@kearfy]

2:57 will "spotlight"

[@BrandonButch]

🤔🤔🧐

[@adriangutierrez9812]

I think it would be so cool if they started the new AI intro video with Siri being asked to do something but unable to… (like almost always) and then the new Siri come in like: “step aside, I got this” That would definitely give Apple fans like myself some sort of relief knowing that we won’t have to hassle with Siri anymore.

[@xUnRaTeD_GhOsT]

I can see your hype from the thumbnail 😂 cuz me too

[@Deepfatesamurai]

4:00 it’s always high every year

[@roosty04]

So can I put my icons where I want them or do I have to wait another year?!

[@techwithtyler20]

If the recent pattern is anything to go by, iPhone this year, iPad next year.

[@bruceinmyheart]

Maybe an iPhone 16 series exclusive, like with battery health and always-on-display locked to the new phones? Apple decides 😂

[@SerryJeinfeld]

So hype that I came out of the Apple ecosystem. I've had my S24 Ultra for three weeks now, and I couldn't be happier.

[@dominomasters104]

damn i remember this time last year i was so hyped cuz iphone 15 pro max was almost out

[@fn-2187]

I wonder if the Ws is for the combination of AI’s - Gemini and Siri

[@user-ir5wv1cf3v]

why does the hourglass in the background not move?

[@ligmack]

ngl i hope they make it so you can move the icons freely like in the mac computers.

[@techwithtyler20]

Doubt it will be a non-snap-to-grid system.

[@Chi_Tech]

I’m low key so excited for WWDC24

[@David_sadboy_for_life2774]

Hopefully you can fix the pronunciation of Siri voice over saying button awkwardly in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 and hopefully iOS and iPadOS 18 will fix it but the one thing I wondering I was thinking would it be cool if they release Siri voice 6 and voice 7 would that be dope?

[@MrJreed03]

Is the AI built in to safari? Hence the WW or it could be a wave length as in sound or voice so AI can be built into Siri so you can ask Siri to create stuff??

[@techwithtyler20]

Apparently Siri won't have generative AI as I thought/hoped.

[@nicktaipi7597]

Doubt it this is probably outlandish but hopefully they announce a competitor to magic eraser in the photos app and the wws being combined kinda reminds me of the swipe pattern you do to erase things out of your photos on android.

[@jeevanbatla91]

I hope it’s a LIVE keynote like we did last in 2019 and not a pre recorded video

[@techwithtyler20]

It will be pre-recorded with select people invited to Apple Park to watch in-person as was the case in 2022/2023. This is how it will be going forward at this point.

[@hrushikeshbhamre1959]

OLED iPad ?

[@sam_9228]

YES AI FEATURES!

[@JCJordan08]

All I want this year is h2 AirPods max

[@OrganizedMess0025]

One thing I’m wondering with the AI features is it’s rumored the iPhone 16 Pro chips will have better AI capabilities built in to the chip itself. So how will iPhones without that chip, the A18 Pro, handle these new AI features? Will an improved AI based Siri still work just fine with other iPhones from the 12 series on as with the iPhone 16 Pro? Also, RCS is a major win for cross platform compatibility and competition in the space. Can’t wait to try it out!

[@dxmino7588]

I just want them to make the icons more better

[@turbogeek20]

i want monochromatic widgets and app icons on the home screen.

[@techwithtyler20]

That would be very easy to implement if it's anything like macOS 14's monochromatic widgets. It would be as simple as applying a grayscale filter and a what's-behind-it blur effect.

[@clararichardson3558]

I like no rumors , that way I can enjoy the WWDCs!!

[@MoonXD1838]

07:02 so like what is there gonna be a new message bubble color? Like what?

[@henryvender9751]

The two W’s it remind me of battle of yultong.

[@dominomasters104]

audio error at 1:51

[@bryanosorio3974]

But no new IPads yet :(

[@ShindellGreene]

Hopefully battery life is good in iOS 18 to be honest ❤

[@carguz]

Now that WWDC was announced, does that mean no new iPhone 15 color?

[@colandabrown9257]

Hello Brandon, peace and blessings to you and your family. Thank you always for keeping us updated on the important stuff that we need to know I cannot wait. I wanna see what’s new iOS.18 I’m excited, actually thank you Brandon we appreciate everything you do. God bless you. We love you.

[@itaiaxelrod]

The colors are really similar to Gemini, and not just Siri

[@skrinjarm]

will ios 18 be in slovenian language?

[@theobserver3753]

You can never get your hopes up when it comes to apple.

[@SuperOnStandby]

I don’t get excited when it comes to apple anymore 😂 but I’ll keep allowing myself to be let down, because I always give them chances to prove me wrong with something actually interesting and innovative.

[@mrmayhemice9396]

WW could mean the release of Car Play 2 to auto makers to package and push an update to cars

[@drive2siva]

AI assistant finally so Siri can be useful

[@rycmrc]

They need to revamp the contacts app. A lot of useless clicks just to block or delete a contact. Can’t delete an imessage when you search the message

[@techwithtyler20]

And I can't unmute someone I accidentally muted on KZbin... The design of the contacts app is still good--it's just the backend that could use a rewrite since there's some bugs.

[@cf2671]

As others mentioned, the MM could be a merge of M processors to mobile, Maybe they do a MM1 or something instead of M1, basically a mobile m1 mm1. Who knows, however AI is what excites me the most, Siri is quite shit, but the addition of new matter products and Apple homekit being everywhere now, an AI siri would be suuuuch an amazing addition to homekit. I love it

[@mattjamesss1]

It’s really gonna suck if my ipad doesn’t get ipados 18 but hopefully they don’t limit ios 18 either

[@ethanmenzel]

Which iPad do you have

[@mattjamesss1]

@@ethanmenzel ipad 7th gen and the only reason i say that is because it’s bigger than the previous model and was released a year after the 6th gen