Here are the features of iOS 18 that redefine the iPhone experience

Are you ready to meet iOS 18? This new operating system turns your iPhones into magic wands and completely revamps the user experience. Let’s examine the details of the new operating system.

This update is packed with exciting features that will make your life easier and take your interaction with your phone to a whole new level! Meanwhile, Apple Intelligence was also introduced at WWDC 2024. For detailed information about its integration with ChatGPT, see our related article.

What’s coming with iOS 18?

At WWDC 2024, Apple unveiled iOS 18 and VisionOS 2 for the Vision Pro mixed reality headset. Like VisionOS 2, iOS 18 is packed with exciting features. Here are the features coming with the new operating system:

• Recreate your memories with the Photos app
• Control Center gets a complete makeover
• Privacy and security improvements
• Easily manage your mail with the Mail app
• Maps and Wallet applications
• Game mode
• New ways to express yourself in Messages
• Home screen editing

Let’s take a closer look at the exciting features.

Recreate your memories with the Photos app

One of the most striking features of iOS 18 is the sweeping changes to the Photos app. You can now access all your photos chronologically on a single screen. Thanks to the “Collections” section, you can easily access photos from your travels and special moments with your loved ones. It is much easier to relive your memories by filtering your photos according to specific days.

Control Center gets a complete makeover

After years of being completely revamped, iOS 18 gives Control Center a more functional and aesthetic look. With new controls, a media player, and color options, Control Center puts you in complete control of your iPhone.

Privacy and security improvements

Privacy and security are paramount in iOS 18. You can easily control what information your apps can access, who they can share data with, and what accessories they can connect to. Keep your personal data safe by locking your apps with Face ID or password protection.

Easily manage your mail with the Mail app

With iOS 18, the Mail app is equipped with smart categories. By categorizing your emails into different categories, such as important, promotional, and social media, you can find what you are looking for without getting lost in your inbox.

Maps and Wallet applications

The Maps app makes life easier for outdoor enthusiasts by adding new topographic maps showing trails in US national parks. The Wallet app offers Tap to Cash, allowing you to send and receive cash without sharing an email or phone number.

Game mode

There is also great news for game enthusiasts! iOS 18 brings “Game Mode” to iPhones for the first time. This mode minimizes background activities and improves game performance. It also ensures compatibility with devices such as gamepads and AirPods.

New ways to express yourself in Messages

Your messaging experience takes a whole new dimension with iOS 18! You can react to your messages with any emoji you want and express your emotions more vividly. You can easily make plans and send future messages without the fear of forgetting special occasions. Also, adding personal touches to your messages with text formatting and effects is much easier.

Home screen editing

With iOS 18, you can organize your home screen as you wish. You can place apps wherever you want and change the appearance of app logos in dark mode.

Which iPhone models will get iOS 18?

When will iOS 18 be released?

The first developer beta is available today, and a public beta is expected to be released in July 2024. The final, stable version of iOS 18 is anticipated to be released to the general public in mid-to-late September 2024.

iOS 18 is not just an operating system update for iPhone users; it also opens the doors to a completely different experience. Don’t miss iOS 18 for a fun and secure mobile experience that makes your life easier!