Apple’s latest iOS 18 update is packed with exciting new features that promise to enhance your iPhone experience. From AI-driven improvements to enhanced privacy settings, iOS 18 is set to revolutionize the way you interact with your device. In this article, we’ll explore the top 10 new features in iOS 18 that you need to know about.
1. Enhanced Apple Intelligence
One of the standout features of iOS 18 is the enhanced Apple Intelligence. This AI-driven feature improves writing across the operating system, making Siri much smarter and allowing for multiple forms of content generation. A set of Writing Tools will be available across all apps for rewriting, polishing, proofreading, and summarizing text.
2. Improved Privacy Settings
Privacy has always been a top priority for Apple, and iOS 18 takes it to the next level. You can now lock any app, requiring Face ID or Touch ID to open it even when your iPhone is unlocked. Additionally, you can hide apps, removing them from the Home Screen and tucking them away in a hidden folder in the App Library that can’t be accessed without authentication.
3. Revamped Photos App
The Photos app has received a significant overhaul in iOS 18. Now, you have a photo grid at the top, and below, you can swipe through different collections, such as Recent Days, Trips, and People & Pets. This upgrade is tied with several other improvements powered by Apple Intelligence, like Clean Up, which can erase unwanted objects in the background of your photos, and the ability to find any image easily via search.
4. Rich Communication Services (RCS)
iOS 18 will see Apple transition from SMS/MMS to Rich Communication Services (RCS) for green bubble text, which will result in better messaging experiences. RCS will improve messaging with Android devices by supporting read receipts, typing indicators, sending over Wi-Fi, and higher-quality media.
5. Customizable Home Screen and Lock Screen
iOS 18 introduces more customizable Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center interfaces. Users can now personalize their screens with widgets, themes, and more, making their iPhone truly their own.
6. Advanced Siri Capabilities
Siri is getting a massive upgrade in iOS 18, with more natural and contextually relevant responses. Users can type to Siri, use their voice, or a mixture of the two. Siri can even notice if you trip over your words, making adjustments on the fly.
7. Game Mode
For gamers, iOS 18 introduces a new Game Mode that enhances frame rates and improves the responsiveness of AirPods and game controllers. This feature ensures a smoother and more immersive gaming experience on your iPhone.
8. Enhanced Messages App
The Messages app in iOS 18 comes with several new features. Tapbacks (message reactions) can now work with any emoji or sticker, while Send Later lets you schedule messages. Improved formatting lets you amplify and animate letters, words, phrases, and emoji, and add formatting like bold, underline, italics, and strikethrough.
9. Mental Health Monitoring
iOS 18 introduces new mental health monitoring features, including the Journal app. This app helps users track their mental health and provides insights and recommendations based on their entries.
10. Improved Mail App
The Mail app in iOS 18 sees several improvements, including Priority notifications, which appear at the top of your notification list and summarize important emails so you get a more digestible summary at a glance.
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”
Steve Jobs
With these exciting new features, iOS 18 is set to transform the way you use your iPhone. Whether you’re looking for enhanced privacy, smarter AI, or improved customization options, iOS 18 has something for everyone. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to explore the latest advancements in Apple’s iOS.
