iOS 18: Check out India-centric features

By Harsh ShivamPublished On Oct 18, 2024

Enhanced Calling Experience

With iOS 18, Live Voicemail now supports Indian English, transcribing voicemails in real-time, even from Android callers. New Live Caller ID also identifies incoming calls with app

Multilingual Keyboard Support

The iOS 18 keyboard supports phonetic typing for Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, with seamless language switching and script-based layouts for faster typing.

Siri in Indian Languages

Siri now understands and responds in Hindi. Users can also mix English with other Indian languages like Bengali, Kannada, and Marathi for voice commands.

Safari & Translate in Hindi

iOS 18 adds Hindi translation to the Safari browser and Translate app, making web browsing and communication in Hindi more accessible.

Customisation for Indian Users

Clock widgets can now feature numerals from 12 Indian languages, including Bangla, Devanagari, Gurmukhi, and Kannada, adding personalisation to the Lock Screen.

A More Localised Experience

iOS 18 brings a more localised experience with real-time transcription, multilingual support, and voice commands, making the iPhone more accessible to Indian users.