iOS 18 Update: Key Features and Changes

Home Screen Customization

• Flexible Icon Arrangement

  • Move icons anywhere on the screen, not locked to the top left corner.
  • Customize icon colors to match a specific color scheme or wallpaper.
  • New dark icon set option for nighttime aesthetics.

• Icon Size Adjustments

  • Option to enlarge icons, removing app labels for a cleaner look.

• App Security Enhancements

  • Lock apps with Face ID for added security.
  • Option to hide apps completely, stored in a hidden section in the App Library.

Control Center

• Redesigned Layout

  • Includes scrollable pages and customizable toggle placement.
  • Widgets can be resized or removed.

• Flashlight Enhancements

  • Adjust brightness and focus/width of the beam akin to a physical flashlight.

• Action Button Customization (iPhone 15 Pro or newer)

  • Assign any Control Center control to the action button.

• Lock Screen Controls

  • Customize lock screen controls like the flashlight and camera toggle.

Photos App

• New Design
  • Single scrolling page instead of multiple tabs and pages.
  • Customizable content suggestions at the bottom.

Messages App

• Enhanced Text Animations

  • New animations and reactions with stickers and emojis.

• Scheduling Messages

  • Native support for scheduling texts in the Messages app.

• RCS Text Messaging

  • High-resolution media sharing with Android devices.

Phone App

• T9 Dialing and Call History Search
  • Predictive suggestions when dialing numbers.
  • Easier search and review of call history.

Password Management

• New Passwords App
  • iCloud Keychain passwords moved to a dedicated app.
  • Wi-Fi passwords are searchable.

Notes App

• In-line Math and Audio Recording
  • Solve equations in real-time within notes.
  • Record and transcribe audio directly in the app.

Calculator App

• Scientific Calculator and Conversions
  • New scientific calculator in landscape mode.
  • Integrated currency and weight conversions.

Wallet App

• Tap to Cash Feature
  • Exchange money between iPhones via physical bump gesture.

Gaming Enhancements

• Gaming Mode

  • Maximizes CPU and GPU performance by shutting off background processes.

• Improved AirPods and Controller Latency

  • Reduced latency for better gaming experience.

Other Features

• Calendar App Improvements

  • Reminders integrated into the Calendar app.

• Camera App Update

  • New 5-second self-timer option.

• Wi-Fi Sharing

  • Generate and share QR codes for Wi-Fi access.

iOS 18 provides numerous small and major updates, enhancing customization, security, and usability, making your iPhone feel refreshed.

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