Apple unveiled its new iPhone 16 lineup and Apple Watch Series 10 at its event on Monday. The tech giant also announced that iOS 18 would be released to the general public on Monday, Sept. 16.
Welcome to the new era of iPhone!
Built for Apple Intelligence, the iPhone 16 lineup delivers a powerful, personal, and private experience right at your fingertips. And with the new Camera Control, you’ll never miss a moment. pic.twitter.com/zBsx9xOBl1
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) September 9, 2024
Some of the new features developers and beta testers can try now include home screen customization. This allows for more personalized and functional home screens. T9 dialing is also available for faster dialing.
This long rehashing of Apple Intelligence is going to be awkward if the iPhone launches with iOS 18 (not 18.1) and has none of these features out of the box
— Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) September 9, 2024
iOS 18 includes new options to lock and hide apps to increase app security. Users can resize widgets directly from their home screen. Emoji reactions let you use your favorite emoji to react to text messages.
Apple also just posted a new PDF listing all the new iOS 18 features.https://t.co/jXQml3z2o7
— Aaron Zollo (@zollotech) September 10, 2024
Safari updates include a new location for the “Find On Page” feature. The Open App feature lets you customize your iPhone’s controls and lock screen.
iOS 18 feature highlights unveiled
Apple updated their iOS 18 website showing Call Recording is coming later. It does not say anything about needing Apple Intelligence. It used to say it would be available on iPhone 12 and later as recently as yesterday.
Coming in an update later this year. Transcription will… pic.twitter.com/r5MlTYbxOk
— Aaron Zollo (@zollotech) September 10, 2024
Notes can now be organized with collapsible sections to make managing them easier. The calculator has been improved to convert distance, currency, and more. Maps enhancements include new features for creating custom hiking, walking, or running routes.
You can also mirror your iPhone screen to a Mac. Messages upgrades allow messages to perform simple math for you. iOS 18 is still in beta, so these features might be buggy or not work properly.
Apple said iOS 18 would be released on Monday, Sept. 16. The beta version can be downloaded now, but it’s recommended to use a device other than your primary one to avoid potential issues.
Apple Intelligence exclusive features are available for developers only at this time. More updates and tips on how to use the new iOS 18 features will be provided closer to the official release date.
