iOS 18, what did you think?

[Foxbat]

What possible value could it have?

A valid question. There is a novelty to it, which I don't really need or desire, but I thought I'd try the Genmoji feature to create custom emojis in iMessages. Like this, after the Indianapolis Colts just flipped a switch and turned off their good football skills:

"sad fox wearing a Colts football helmet"​

 

[Foxbat]

"create a logo and slogan for a satellite enthusiasts website"

I think this Apple tart needs some more time to bake…

 

[telstar_1]

They can leave it off of my phone

 

[Foxbat]

They can leave it off of my phone

Fortunately, it’s Opt-in at this time. And, if your iPhone isn’t a 15 Pro or 16, it’s not even an option.

You can try it out and if it isn’t what you like, you can turn if off in Settings:

 

[harshness]

You can try it out and if it isn’t what you like, you can turn if off in Settings:

What happens to Siri when you do this?

 

[comfortably_numb]

What happens to Siri when you do this?

Nothing. Siri has worked independently of the Apple Intelligence on my 16 with no issues.

 

[harshness]

Nothing. Siri has worked independently of the Apple Intelligence on my 16 with no issues.

I was wondering about the difference (if any) between Siri with Apple Intelligence and Siri without Apple Intelligence.

To say that Siri works may be an act of kindness.

 

[comfortably_numb]

To say that Siri works may be an act of kindness.

No doubt. I keep it turned off.

 

[n0qcu]

No doubt. I keep it turned off.

I can agree with that I have never turned on or used siri

 

[navychop]

Not missing anything.

 

[Foxbat]

PSA: iOS 18.2.1 came out today (as well as iPadOS 18.2.1). I didn’t have an update for my AppleTV 4K or Apple Watch. I didn’t check macOS yet.