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 will 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
Beta versions of the iPhone update are available now for developers and beta testers. Some of the new features you can explore include home screen customization. We put together this cheat sheet to help you learn about the latest features in iOS 18.
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
Keep in mind that iOS 18 is still in beta, so these features might change before the final release.
Apple also just posted a new PDF listing all the new iOS 18 features.https://t.co/jXQml3z2o7
— Aaron Zollo (@zollotech) September 10, 2024
It’s recommended to download the beta on a device other than your primary phone, as the update might be buggy and could affect battery life. For example, I have downloaded the beta on my old iPhone XR to avoid any issues on my primary iPhone 14 Pro.
Here are some key features to look out for in iOS 18:
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
Customization and Productivity
– Home Screen Customization: Tailor the layout and appearance of your home screen. – Resize Widgets Right From Your Home Screen: Adjust widget sizes for better personalization. – Lock and Hide Apps: Increase your privacy by locking and hiding specific apps.
iOS 18 new features overview
Enhanced Functionality
– New T9 Dialing: Learn how to use this classic feature for quick dialing. – New Emoji Reactions: Use your favorite emojis to react to text messages.
– Find On Page in Safari: Discover the new location for the “Find On Page” feature in Safari. Tools and Utilities
– Converting Units in Calculator: Easily convert distance, currency, and more using the Calculator app. – Mirror Your iPhone to Your Mac: Enhance your multitasking abilities with the new mirroring feature.
– Maps App Enhancements: Create custom hiking, walking, or running routes in Maps. Upcoming Updates
– iOS 18.1 Developer Beta: Developers can download the beta for iOS 18.1 now to explore more upcoming features. Remember, iOS 18 is still in beta, so these features could be buggy or not work properly.
Apple confirmed that iOS 18 will be released to the general public on Monday, Sept. 16. Check back here later for more updates on iOS 18 and how to use the new features in the OS.
For further guidance and support on using these new features, stay tuned for more updates.
