Apple revealed more details on Sep 9, 2024, about iOS 18, the new version of the company's smartphone operating system. It will debut on the iPhone 16, a line also presented at the same conference.
The platform was first announced in June at the opening of WWDC 2024, but more information has only now been released. In addition to the new models, it will be available for six other phone generations, starting with the iPhone XR and the second-generation iPhone SE.
In addition to performance improvements, iOS 18 brings new apps, including some that the public eagerly awaits, and updates to existing tools. Another point is that this version has the highest level of visual control and customization for the user in a long time.
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6. The new Photos :
The Photos app, which brings together your image gallery on your phone, has been redesigned. It now has better library organization and catalogs all the clicks based on your location.
The service has collections that automatically organize images by theme, serving as a shortcut for those who want to recall memories. The new carousel better highlights the content using a poster format.
5. The new Control Center :
The Control Center, where you activate functions and various shortcuts on your device, has received a significant update. Now, users can customize where each setting appears on the screen, change their dimensions or separate them into groups to keep Bluetooth and Wi-Fi close to each other, for example.
On the Lock Screen,
you can also separate which settings will appear and at what time, prioritizing
the most used applications.
4. Game Mode :
Game Mode is a device optimizer for playing games on your phone, especially heavy and demanding titles. In practice, it makes a series of changes to the settings to prioritize gaming, such as minimizing the background activity of other applications.
This method usually results in a high and stable frame rate. It also ensures a latency-free audio experience on AirPods and excellent responsiveness when playing with wireless controllers.
3. Fully customizable home screen :
Starting with iOS 18, users who are unhappy with the appearance or organization of apps and widgets on their devices will be free to rearrange them however they want.
In the update, you can change the position or size of apps and apply a new Dark look to the interface. If you want an extra layer of security, you can lock or hide some apps.
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2. App only for passwords :
Instead of storing passwords across apps and websites inside Settings, iOS 18 now has a separate space. The Passwords app stores your credentials and also performs security checks and alerts. The feature syncs across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Windows and is protected with end-to-end encryption.
1. Apple Intelligence :
Apple's suite of AI features is one of the most impactful new features of the latest iOS. Although limited to specific models, Apple Intelligence significantly changes navigation and functions such as messaging and content production.
Tools available at launch include features that help you write, review, or summarize texts and create personalized Genmojis that match your appearance.
In the case of the iPhone 16, it is possible to point the device's camera at something and use AI to get more information about the photographed object — like a restaurant menu or the species of an animal, for example.
According to the company, all features operate on private servers to protect user information. Other new features, including the ability to run ChatGPT built into the device, are expected to be added over time.