Diya Sharma June 28, 2024
iOS 18 introduces a new way to personalise your device, allowing you to arrange apps and widgets anywhere on your Home Screen and Control Center. Visual effects like dark themes add a unique touch to your device's appearance.
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Customisation options
The Photos app receives a significant overhaul, bringing all your photo libraries into a single view. New collections based on themes make it easier to browse through your photos, with a carousel view highlighting daily favourites.
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Redesigned photos app
The Control Center gets a redesign for quicker access to essential controls like media playback and Home controls. Third-party app controls can now be added, enhancing flexibility.
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Improved control centre
iOS 18 introduces satellite messaging to the Messages app, ensuring connectivity even in remote areas. iMessage gets new text effects and the ability to schedule messages.
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Messages via satellite and iMessage updates
Apple Intelligence combines generative models with personal context for more relevant experiences. Siri also gets an upgrade with improved language understanding.
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Apple intelligence
Mail features on-device categorisation and a digest view for easier inbox management.
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Mail enhancements
Safari now includes a Highlights feature for key information from web pages and a redesigned Reader mode for article summaries.
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Safari updates
The Passwords app ensures easy access to passwords, passkeys, and alerts for password weaknesses.
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New passwords app
iOS 18 introduces new privacy tools, including app locking with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode.
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Enhanced privacy features
Apple Maps offers topographic maps and hiking routes across US national parks, while Game Mode enhances gaming performance.
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Apple Maps and Game Mode