Here's a glimpse into what iOS 18 might offer with enhanced home screen customization and improved privacy controls, as unveiled at WWDC 2024:
iOS 18 New Features
Apple Intelligence (A17 Pro-powered iPhones only)
- Integrated AI system across iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia.
- Writing Tools for rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing text.
- Image Playground for creating animated, illustrated, or sketched images.
- Clean Up tool in Photos to remove distracting objects.
- Enhanced Siri with natural, contextually relevant responses.
Control Center
- Redesigned for easier access to frequently used controls.
- Customizable with third-party app controls.
Photos App
- Single, unified view for all photos.
- New collections and a carousel view for highlights.
- Auto playing content for a more dynamic experience.
Home Screen and Customization
- Arrange apps and widgets in any open space.
- New looks for app icons and widgets: dark, tinted effects, and larger sizes.
- Categorizes emails into Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions.
- New digest view for quick scanning of emails from businesses.
Safari
- Highlights feature surfaces key webpage information.
- Redesigned Reader mode with summaries and table of contents.
Passwords App
- Consolidates passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords, and verification codes.
- Alerts for weak, reused or leaked passwords.
Privacy Features
- Lock and hide apps with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode.
- Share only specific contacts with apps.
- Improved privacy for connecting third-party accessories.
Health and Safety
- Redesigned Medical ID for easier access in emergencies.
- Pregnancy-related data management and recommendations.
- Emergency SOS Live Video for sharing context during emergency calls.
Additional Features
- Offline custom walking routes and hikes in Apple Maps.
- Game Mode for consistent frame rates and responsive accessories.
- Enhanced Apple Pay with rewards redemption and instalment options.
- SharePlay for shared music control across devices.
- AirPods updates for better call quality and personalized spatial audio.
- Math Notes in the Notes app for instant equation solving.
- Improved Calendar app integrating tasks from Reminders.
- Guest access in the Home app with hands-free unlock.
- Accessibility updates like Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, and Vocal Shortcuts.
iOS 18 supported devices
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 Mini
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Mini
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XS
iPhone XR
iPhone SE 3rd Gen
iPhone SE 2nd Gen