The update and release of Apple iOS 17 and 18 versions will bring new features to users worldwide. Notably, we are already at the end of the year, so these updates will roll out to users by next year. In the first few months of the year, users will get a handful of updates to the iOS 17 version and much into the year the iOS 18 version will launch.
While the update to the already existing iOS 17 and the release of iOS 18 are still months, always, reports show off the new features to expect. These updates will improve upon the way iPhone users interact with the devices, as well as some fixes to cross-platform usage. Some users might not benefit fully from some of these updates due to how they use their devices, but if you make good use of your iPhone, all these features will come in handy for you.
The new features to expect on your iPhone next year are Apple Music playlists, AirPlay on hotel room TVs, app sideloading in the EU, better CarPlay, and improvements to satellite connectivity outside the United States. These features will arrive for usage after different upgrades to the iOS 17 version that is currently available on devices. Other new features to expect include iMessage RCS support (for better cross-platform messaging), and Siri generative AI abilities.
For sideloading of apps, this feature might only be made available for iPhones that retail in the EU. Other iPhones that retail in other parts of the world might not get the update to iOS 17 or 18 that will bring this feature. This update proves that there’s a lot to expect on your iPhone starting next year.