The recent acquisition of Canadian startup DarwinAI by Apple is anticipated to significantly impact the future AI features for iOS 18. It's speculated that this move will enhance Apple's AI capabilities, particularly in the realm of on-device AI, potentially competing against market leaders like OpenAI and Microsoft. Additionally, Apple has been rumored to introduce its own generative AI tool in the form of Ajax and AppleGPT, likely to revolutionize AI features across various Apple products. CEO Tim Cook believes that AI presents a massive opportunity for Apple and has suggested that the company aims to break new ground in this space, leaving much anticipation for further revelations at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).