Apple’s iOS 18 update was released to all users on September 16. The most important new features before Apple Intelligence is released include customizable icons on the Home screen, replacement app shortcuts on the Lock screen, a redesigned Control Center, RCS support, and a new Passwords app.
But there are a lot of small, fun changes that can be useful.
We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite lesser-known features that you may have missed.
setting
- Instead of listing all apps on the main page of the Settings app, which can be a lot of scrolling for users with a lot of apps installed, Apple now lists Separate app menu Dedicate yourself to your apps. This will declutter cluttered settings screens and make it clearer where to find controls for individual apps.
picture
- that Photos app Now you can View your photo library without a screenshot. You can hide screenshots from view by tapping the sort icon in the lower left corner and unchecking Screenshots under “View Options.”
- that utility In the collection Photos app There is something new Content types such as documents, receipts, handwriting, illustrations, and QR codes Find specific information in your photos more easily. Also see recently added, edited, and shared media items.
- that Photos app Automatically Suggests photos suitable for wallpaper.
- Now you can do it Copy edits from one photo to another. Includes aspect ratio for cropping, exposure, and white balance.
- The photo app too The Travel section automatically organizes your trips. and Bringing people and pets together For example, you can find photos that include both your partner and your cat.
- new Video speed control feature You can create slow motion video effects.
camera
- One of the main complaints from users was that music playing through the earphones would pause when taking a photo or video. iOS 18 fixes this issue. Music continues to play via Bluetooth connection even while you take photos or videos.
- that A new 5-second timer has also been added to the Camera app. Along with the existing 3 and 10 second timers.
Control Center
- You can do it Customize Control Center with widgets and buttons On iOS 18.
- Also, one of the major changes in the new view is: Now there is a power button in the top right corner. That means you don’t have to hold down the power button and the volume down button to turn off your device. Instead, you can access it from the Control Center.
message
- that Messaging app I finally let you in Schedule a message for later However, this option can be difficult to find because it is hidden in the + menu and not related to the Send button.
- iMessage Now you can send iFull resolution image up to 100MB It’s big in size.
- Text effects add animation effects to any letter, word or phrase. Make your conversations more visually interesting, like Explode or Ripple. You can also add text formatting like bold, underline, italics, and strikethrough.
- When you get off the grid, you can send: Message via satellite Otherwise when there is no signal.
- Now you can Use “Tapback” with emoticons or stickers And since you have multiple Tapbacks spread out, it’s easier to see the three most recently added Tapbacks.
safari
- safari Now the feature has been added Remove distracting items from web pages. This feature doesn’t remove ads, but it does allow you to clean up areas of a website that you don’t need or want to see. For example, if a website asks you to sign up for an email newsletter, you can hide the sign-up box. (The Browser Company’s Arc browser implemented a similar feature last year.)
- Summary Highlights You can read a summary of the article before reading the entire article.
- different highlights We provide useful information about people, music, movies, and TV shows.
weather
- The weather app now has Widget that prominently displays fees such as temperature In the detailed view, it is merged with the actual temperature, so you can easily compare both.
- Weather app too Indicate wind speed, gusts, and direction More prominently.
- Now you can Set your home and work locations From your contacts in the Weather app.
Siri
- AirPods Now you can rRespond to Siri message notifications by shaking your head or nodding.This means you can answer or reject calls with a simple gesture.
Podcast
- new Podcast The app allows you to: Go to a specific chapter in the progress bar As defined by the podcast.
- The Podcast app also includes the following features: Reorder and remove episodes Waiting to be heard.
- You can do it Share a specific part of the podcast Using podcasts transcript.
map
- On the map Added new topographic maps and hiking trails And it offers excellent route creation features that rival popular third-party tools like AllTrails.
- that Map app I will give you permission Save offline hikes available in every US national park. You can also create: Save your own walking and hiking trails.
- Apple will make it more useful for users to navigate the Maps app. Compare places by browsing photos, ratings, and price ranges.
Note
- Note Now Support Collapsible section You can create structured documents within the app.
- The app also added Audio recording supportThat means you can record audio sessions right from your notes and archive the audio along with comments, checklists, and documents. You can even edit your notes while you record.
- The Notes app also supports: Inline PDF search and highlighting in multiple colors.
- Both notes and calculator Supports solving mathematical equations.
- You can also add Various graphs and variables Related to equations
- that Mail app Finally there is a way Group emails by senderYou can perform quick actions on an email, such as marking it as read, deleting it, and archiving it.
- no way New trading category Helps you find order confirmation, receipts, shipping and travel information more easily.
- meantime, Update Category Similar to Gmail, it brings together newsletters, news items, and social updates in one place.
- In deals, updates and promotions Time-sensitive items will still appear in the main section. (The corresponding category icon is also displayed for easy reference.)
- there is New organizing tools available This can also be done through the Mail app, iCloud.com, or iCloud Mail settings.
Utilities and Keyboard
- that keyboard Now supporting Use multiple languages on one keyboardIt also detects the last language you used in apps like Messages and switches to it automatically.
- Apple also introduced Unified picker for emojis and stickers I made both searchable from the keyboard.
- You can now use the calculator Evaluate expressions, assign variables, and create graphs.
- You can ask questions Permission to remotely control your friend’s device When providing technical support.
- that flash Some phones’ interfaces have gotten a fun new makeover in iOS 18. How to control variable brightness and adjust the width of the beam.
newspaper
- that newspaper Using the app Record your feelings.
- The time it takes to write a diary is as follows: Record your mindfulness moments.
- This app also supports: Audio Transcription Print the item.
- You can add Notifications and prompts for writing Through the home screen Widget It helps you get into the habit of writing a journal.
Calendar and Notifications
- In iOS 18, the calendar Show hourly notificationsYou can create new items or edit them directly in the app.
- The calendar also has New views for days, weeks, monthsThis makes it easy to glance through your schedule.
- Separately, Multilingual grocery lists are now added to the Reminders app. and Recently deleted list.
- Now you can set it up quickly with Apple. New items for family lists include shared calendars, grocery lists, password lists, and more.
file
- Using the Files app Keep specific iCloud files or folders on your phone. Always downloaded and synced.
- iPhones with iOS 18 now support: More file formats including APFS, exFAT or MS-DOS (Fat32)While formatting the external drive. You can also erase these drivers from the Files app.
Apple TV app
- The Apple TV app now has Amazon Prime Video. An X-Ray-like feature called InSight that displays information about actors and music. In a show or movie.
- new ‘Improved conversation features It helps you hear the dialogue better, even in scenes with loud effects or music.
house
- The Home app update for iOS 18 lets you:nlock connected door hands free.
- You can do it too Add up to 29 guests and grant them time-based access.
- You can do it Ultra Wideband compatible smart unlock (scheduled for release next year) Without taking your phone out of your pocket
Accessibility
- iOS 18 has nNew accessibility features including eye tracking Controls the interface of your phone.
- Added, Users can invoke actions by setting custom utterances. For example, actions like going to the Home screen, opening the camera, executing a shortcut, or invoking a Siri request.
- Also on iOS 18 Vehicle movement signal in the form of dots at the corners On the screen It helps overcome motion sickness. These dots indicate the vehicle’s movement. They can be turned on, off, or set to auto-detect mode.
- Music Haptics Matches the iPhone Taptic Engine The rhythm of the song Helps deaf and hard of hearing people enjoy Apple Music.
Additional reporting by Sarah Perez
