Overview of iOS 18 New Features

Introduction

Release Date: Public beta available now, official release in September 2024
Focus: More individual iPhone features, less ecosystem dependence
Exclusion: Apple Intelligence features not covered in this video, separate video to come

Design: More colorful, paginated (3 pages)
Pages:
- Page 1: Basic controls (wifi, brightness, etc.)
- Page 2: Full-page visualizer for media
- Page 3: Expanded version of first-page controls
Customization:
- Plus button for size and placement adjustments
- Predefined sizes for controls
- New controls mainly from Apple apps
Third-Party Integration: Future support for third-party app controls
New Flashlight Control: Adjust intensity and beam width
Lock Screen Controls: Changes allowed, more customization options anticipated

Purpose: Consolidates all password tools into a single app
Features:
- Saves and manages passwords, wifi passcodes, etc.
- Two-factor authentication, passkeys support
- Shared passwords and passkeys with trusted contacts
Login: Defaults to Face ID instead of a master password
Limitations: No Android version

Icon Placement: Icons can be placed anywhere on the home screen within the grid
Customization Menu:
- Dark mode and light mode options
- Large icon mode (removes text)
- Tinting button to match icons with wallpaper
Tinting Issues: Some icons look less legible; mixing of different icon designs

Game Mode: Gives CPU priority to games, minimizes Bluetooth latency
Photos App: Improved smart search, redesign
Shazam Integration: More shortcuts available
RCS Support: Enhanced texting with Android (read receipts, high-quality media, typing indicators)

Modes:
- Basic calculator
- Scientific calculator
- Math Notes
Features of Math Notes:
- Handwriting recognition
- Automatic equation solving
- Variable management
- Graphing capabilities
Syncing: Notes sync across devices
Integration: Searchable and indexable
Advantages: Modern alternative to traditional calculators and notebooks

Overall, iOS 18 brings notable enhancements focusing on customization and user convenience
Separate video on Apple Intelligence to be released

iOS 18 offers user-centered features like Control Center overhaul, Passwords app, and home screen customization.
Conspicuous additions like Math Notes in the Calculator app modernize traditional processes.
Small features collectively improve the overall user experience.