40 Facts About IOS 18

Customization and Control

iOS 18 brings a new level of personalization and control to your iPhone. From arranging apps to enhanced Control Center features, users can tailor their experience like never before.

1. Customization Options
   Users can now arrange apps and widgets in any open space on the Home Screen, making it easier to personalize their iPhone.

2. Control Center Enhancements
   The Control Center has more controls accessible by swiping down from the top-right corner. New toggles include Wi-Fi Hotspot and power button options. Third-party developers can also integrate their controls.

3. Customization of Lock Screen Buttons
   Users can customize the buttons at the bottom of the Lock Screen, providing quick access to frequently used features.

4. Control Center Toggles
   Expanded Control Center options now include toggles for Wi-Fi Hotspot and power button settings.

Security and Privacy

iOS 18 focuses heavily on security and privacy, ensuring users' data remains protected while providing new tools for managing passwords and app access.

5. Passwords App
   A built-in Passwords app manages passwords saved in Safari and iCloud Keychain, handling passkeys and Wi-Fi passwords for a streamlined login process.

6. Password Security
   The Passwords app monitors for weak passwords or those in known data leaks, simplifying the login process with access keys.

7. App Security with Access Keys
   Access keys are encouraged in apps, simplifying user authentication and reducing support costs by eliminating password resets.

8. Privacy Features
   Users can lock or hide apps using Face ID or passcodes, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access.

9. Contact Sharing Controls
   Users can choose which contacts get shared with different applications, ensuring sensitive client information remains private.

Messaging and Communication

iOS 18 enhances communication with new features in Messages, Mail, and more, making it easier to stay connected and organized.

10. Text Effects and Formatting
    Messages now allow users to animate letters, words, phrases, or emojis, and apply formatting options like bold, underline, italics, and strikethrough.

11. Send Later Feature
    Users can compose and schedule messages to send at a later time, ensuring timely communication.

12. Rich Communication Services (RCS) Support
    RCS improves group messaging between green bubble and blue bubble friends, enhancing privacy with encrypted iMessages.

13. Satellite Messaging
    Users can communicate over satellite in the Messages app when cellular or Wi-Fi connections are unavailable.

14. Mail Improvements
    The Mail app includes on-device categorization, sorting incoming mail into Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions.

AI and Siri Enhancements

Apple Intelligence and Siri receive significant upgrades in iOS 18, making interactions more natural and contextually relevant.

15. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration
    Apple Intelligence combines generative models with personal context, delivering incredibly useful and relevant intelligence.

16. Apple Intelligence Tools
    Powerful generative models help users edit, summarize, and rewrite text, enhancing writing and communication skills.

17. Siri Enhancements
    Siri is more natural and personal, allowing users to type or talk to her for easier information retrieval.

18. Apple Intelligence in Privacy
    Built with privacy from the ground up, Apple Intelligence uses Apple silicon to understand and create language and images while maintaining user privacy.

19. Private Cloud Compute
    Apple combines on-device processing with secure servers through the "cloud," providing powerful tools for users needing privacy and AI power.

Accessibility and Usability

iOS 18 introduces several accessibility updates and usability improvements, making the iPhone more inclusive and user-friendly.

20. Accessibility Features
    Eye Tracking allows users to navigate their iPhone with just their eyes, while Music Haptics provides a new way for users who are deaf or hard of hearing to experience music.

21. Vocal Shortcuts
    Users can perform tasks by making custom sounds, enhancing accessibility for those with different needs.

22. App Locking
    Users can lock apps like banking and healthcare apps, requiring biometric authentication to open them, enhancing security.

23. Dark Mode Customization
    Users can customize their icons to dark mode, select larger icon sizes, and arrange them for easy access using one hand.

Photos and Media

iOS 18 brings a fresh look to the Photos app and new features for media consumption, making it easier to manage and enjoy your content.

24. Photos App Redesign
    The Photos app now automatically organizes photo libraries in a single view, with new collections keeping favorites easily accessible.

25. Apple TV App Enhancements
    The Apple TV app includes the X-Ray feature, identifying the names of actors and songs in scenes, enhancing the viewing experience.

26. Insight in Apple TV App
    The Apple TV app provides insight into the content being watched, helping users understand more about the movies and TV shows they enjoy.

Productivity and Convenience

New features in iOS 18 aim to boost productivity and convenience, making everyday tasks simpler and more efficient.

27. Math Notes Feature
    The Calculator app now includes the Math Notes feature, allowing users to create and sync math notes between their iPhone and iPad.

28. Phone Call Recording
    Users can record phone calls directly from the Phone app, with recorded calls saved and transcribed into the Notes app.

29. Call Transcriptions
    Call transcriptions save transcripts of recorded calls into the Notes app, making it easier to reference important conversations.

30. Audio Capture in Notes
    Users can record audio straight into a note in the Notes app, enhancing note-taking capabilities.

31. QR Code Scanner
    The Control Center now includes a QR code scanner, making it easier to scan QR codes without opening a separate app.

Availability and Future Development

iOS 18 is available for public and developer beta testing, with a general release planned for this fall. Apple continues to refine the system based on user feedback.

32. Public Beta Availability
    The public beta of iOS 18 is available for anyone to download and try, though it is recommended not to install beta software on a primary device.

33. Developer Beta Availability
    The developer beta is available through the Apple Developer Program, allowing developers to try out new features and provide feedback.

34. General Public Release
    iOS 18 will be available as a free software update for iPhone Xs and later models this fall.

35. Feature Availability
    Some features in iOS 18 are not available in all regions, languages, or devices. Users should visit apple.com for more information.

36. Battery Life Considerations
    Beta versions may have shorter battery life due to potential bugs and performance issues. It is recommended to install the beta on a secondary device.

37. Future Development
    Apple continues to develop and refine iOS 18, with more features and improvements expected in future updates.

Miscellaneous Features

iOS 18 includes a variety of other features that enhance the overall user experience, from app icon design to new tools in the Calculator app.

38. App Icon Design
    New guidelines for app icon design ensure consistency and enhance the user experience, with options for light, dark, and tinted icons.

39. Math Tutor in Calculator App
    The Calculator app has become a math tutor with the Math Notes feature, making it easier to learn and practice math.

40. Guest Access in Home App
    The Home app introduces guest access, allowing users to grant guests control of select smart home accessories and set schedules for when guests can access the home.

iOS 18: A Game Changer

iOS 18 brings a ton of new features and improvements that make your iPhone more personal and powerful. From customization options on the Home Screen to enhanced Control Center features, users can tailor their experience like never before. The Passwords app simplifies managing your logins, while Apple Intelligence integrates AI to make interactions smarter and more intuitive. Messages get a boost with text effects, scheduling, and RCS support. Satellite messaging ensures you stay connected even without Wi-Fi or cellular. The Photos app redesign and Mail improvements streamline your daily tasks. Siri becomes more natural and useful, and accessibility features like Eye Tracking and Music Haptics make the iPhone more inclusive. With privacy enhancements and app security upgrades, iOS 18 ensures your data stays safe. This update truly transforms the iPhone experience, making it more adaptable, secure, and intelligent.