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The long awaited upgrade to Apple's software, iOS 12 has been unveiled at the annual WWDC 2018 conference, while the actual update will be arriving in late 2018 to the iPhone/iPad devices.

While lofty expectations may have been daunted by Apple's Senior VP of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi statement on stage at the WWDC 2018 keynote, that they're doubling down on performance; and refocusing on stability and digital balance with slew of enhancements here and there.

Apple once again has a chance to popularize a rather fringe feature from its rival, Samsung which set the ball rolling with its AR emoji in Galaxy S9 smartphone, with Apple now pitching "Memoji" - an Animoji (animated emoji) that you can create of yourself in iOS 12.

The iOS 12 will allow iPhone/iPad users to make Animojis of themselves using the front-facing 3D camera, with several customization options for skin tone, hairstyles, facial features (like freckles) and accessories like sunglasses.

Also, there are new filters similar to Snapchat, stickers from your favorite sticker packs, and the ability to put your custom memoji on chat.

Apple gives Siri a new home in iOS 12, the shortcuts feature created to provide information and services that Apple thinks you need throughout your day. While Siri can identify your habits and offer actions to help you on your upcoming schedules.

The most versatile feature, however remains Group FaceTime which allow up to 32 people to join in a conference call, including with audio/video or both. And the ability to switch between a group chat to a group FaceTime.

Another big bet for Apple in iOS 12, is Augmented Reality (AR) where multiple users on iPhone/iPad can interact in the same AR experience in real time. Apple's AR software toolbox for developers, ARKit now in the second version is all about making multiuser experiences in VR possible, allowing games or building Lego with friends, even sharing a virtual document.

Finally, to drop any 3D object into the "real world" like a toy or lamp or character is now possible with Apple's 3D Graphics, which makes it easier for app developers to add to their apps with a new file format called USDZ, developed in conjunction with Pixar.

Apple's iOS 12 brings group FaceTime and 'Memoji' with slew of Siri enhancements



The long awaited upgrade to Apple's software, iOS 12 has been unveiled at the annual WWDC 2018 conference, while the actual update will be arriving in late 2018 to the iPhone/iPad devices.

While lofty expectations may have been daunted by Apple's Senior VP of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi statement on stage at the WWDC 2018 keynote, that they're doubling down on performance; and refocusing on stability and digital balance with slew of enhancements here and there.

Apple once again has a chance to popularize a rather fringe feature from its rival, Samsung which set the ball rolling with its AR emoji in Galaxy S9 smartphone, with Apple now pitching "Memoji" - an Animoji (animated emoji) that you can create of yourself in iOS 12.

The iOS 12 will allow iPhone/iPad users to make Animojis of themselves using the front-facing 3D camera, with several customization options for skin tone, hairstyles, facial features (like freckles) and accessories like sunglasses.

Also, there are new filters similar to Snapchat, stickers from your favorite sticker packs, and the ability to put your custom memoji on chat.

Apple gives Siri a new home in iOS 12, the shortcuts feature created to provide information and services that Apple thinks you need throughout your day. While Siri can identify your habits and offer actions to help you on your upcoming schedules.

The most versatile feature, however remains Group FaceTime which allow up to 32 people to join in a conference call, including with audio/video or both. And the ability to switch between a group chat to a group FaceTime.

Another big bet for Apple in iOS 12, is Augmented Reality (AR) where multiple users on iPhone/iPad can interact in the same AR experience in real time. Apple's AR software toolbox for developers, ARKit now in the second version is all about making multiuser experiences in VR possible, allowing games or building Lego with friends, even sharing a virtual document.

Finally, to drop any 3D object into the "real world" like a toy or lamp or character is now possible with Apple's 3D Graphics, which makes it easier for app developers to add to their apps with a new file format called USDZ, developed in conjunction with Pixar.
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