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iOS18:New Features You Must Know

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The latest iPhone OS "iOS 18" is set to release in September 2024! Here are 9 main new features of iOS 18 that you should know about.

1. Lock Screen Controls

Until iOS 17, the control section on the lock screen (flashlight and camera) couldn't be changed. However, with iOS 18, you can replace these with your preferred functions! This long-awaited feature allows you to choose from about 60 different functions, and even open specific apps.

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2. Icon Positions

Previously, you could only change the order of icons, but now you can place icons wherever you want on the home screen! This delightful feature allows you to arrange icons to complement your background. To change icon positions, hold down the home screen until the icons start shaking, then move them.

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3. Icon Colors

Icon settings now offer four options:

  • Light
  • Dark
  • Automatic
  • TintedLight is the normal icon style, while Dark changes the background of most icons to black. The “Tinted” allows you to customize icons to your preferred color.
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4. Icon Sizes

You can now choose between two icon sizes: "small" and "large" (the previous standard size is now "small").

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5. Add Widgets Directly from Icons

For apps that support widgets, you can now add widgets directly to your home screen from the app icon.

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6. Easier Resizing of Widgets

Previously, to change the size of a widget on your home screen, you had to delete it and add a new one with the desired size. With iOS 18, you can resize widgets with a simple long press on the home screen!

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7. Control Center

You can now change the size and arrangement of function icons in the Control Center. You can also add apps and even create multiple Control Center screens (swipe up or down to switch between them).

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8. Locking Apps

You can now set Face ID locks for individual apps! This prevents unauthorized access to specific apps on your device.

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9. Colorful Notes

You can now add color to your notes! Choose from purple, pink, orange, mint, or blue to change text color or add highlighter-style background colors.

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Upcoming Features

"Apple Intelligence," which assists with text creation, and a ChatGPT integration that doesn't require an account are planned for future updates. Apple Intelligence will be able to summarize long texts and generate images. It will also allow call recording. Note that on iPhones, this feature is expected to be available only on the 15 Pro and Pro Max models.

iOS 18 Compatible Devices

iOS 18 will be compatible with iPhone SE (2nd generation and later), iPhone XS / XS MAX / XR, iPhone 11 series, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 13 series, iPhone 14 series, and iPhone 15 series.

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iOS 18 Release Date

The official release date has been announced as September 17, 2024 (Tuesday) (announced on September 10, 2024).

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