44 things coming to your Apple devices that you might have missed

Apple announced a suite of new features across its operating systems at its recent Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), with a significant focus on artificial intelligence integrated into its devices. Beyond the headline "Apple Intelligence" and enhanced Siri capabilities, the company detailed numerous smaller updates designed to improve user experience. These include a revamped Photos app with improved search functionality and the ability to create "memory movies" based on user preferences. The Messages app will gain new text formatting options and the ability to schedule messages. Safari will introduce "Highlights" to summarize web pages and a new "Reader" mode for a cleaner browsing experience. The Notes app will feature an audio transcription tool and the ability to record audio directly within notes. For productivity, the Reminders app will allow for better organization and categorization of tasks. The Mail app will receive an "Unsend" feature and improved summarization of long email threads. Apple also introduced "Tap to Pay" for iPhones in new regions, allowing businesses to accept payments directly on their devices without additional hardware. The company highlighted improvements to Apple Maps, including custom route options and the ability to download maps for offline use. Accessibility features are also being expanded, with new options for vision and hearing impairments, including "Personal Voice" to help users at risk of losing their speech. The updates are rolling out to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia.