iOS 18 Overview

Major Updates

• Home Screen Customization:
  • New ability to drag app icons anywhere on the screen instead of snapping back to the top.
  • Option to customize app icons (size and tint color).
  • New lock screen shortcuts customizable from a long list.

Accessibility Features

• Eye Tracking:
  • Control iPhone using just your eyes.
  • Enable in Settings > Accessibility > Eye Tracking.
• Music Haptics:
  • Option to make iPhone vibrate to the beat of songs in Apple Music.
  • Currently only compatible with Apple Music.
• Vocal Shortcuts:
  • Set voice commands for various actions (e.g., taking a screenshot).
• Show Vehicle Motion Cues:
  • Visual cues on screen to help prevent motion sickness while in a vehicle or on a flight.

Control Center Enhancements

• New Layout:
  • Split into multiple pages (main, media, home controls, connectivity).
  • Customizable controls and layouts.
  • Ability to add/remove control pages.

App Security Features

• Locking Apps:
  • Lock apps with Face ID or passcode through Settings.
• Hiding Apps:
  • Hide apps from the home screen, accessible only through a hidden app folder.

Passwords App

• Password Management:
  • Store and manage Wi-Fi passwords and check for compromised passwords.

Messaging Updates

• Enhanced Reactions:
  • New emoji and text effects for messages.
• Send Later Feature:
  • Schedule messages to be sent at a specific time.
• RCS Support:
  • Texting between iPhones and Android devices over Wi-Fi.

Calculator App

• Math Notes Feature:
  • Solve calculations directly in notes while typing.
• Conversion Calculator:
  • Instantly convert units and currencies.

Notes App

• Audio Recording:
  • Record audio directly in notes.
• Text Recoloring:
  • Change the color of highlighted text.

Photos App

• Redesigned Interface:
  • New organization of photos and videos.
  • Ability to search for specific terms or dates.
• Pets Album:
  • Automatically categorize and organize photos of pets.

Action Button Customization

• New Settings:
  • Control shortcuts directly from the action button, mirroring control center capabilities.

Conclusion

• iOS 18 introduces a wealth of new features and customization options, enhancing user experience significantly.
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