The release introduces brand-new customization options, the biggest redesign of Photos yet, powerful updates for staying connected, and Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system.
A CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA — Apple today previewed iOS 18, a major release featuring extensive customization options, the largest redesign ever of the Photos app, new inbox management tools in Mail, satellite messaging in Messages, and much more. Users can arrange apps and widgets anywhere on the Home Screen, customize Lock Screen buttons, and quickly access more controls in Control Center. Photos now automatically organizes libraries into a new single view, with helpful collections for easy access to favorites. Mail uses on-device intelligence to sort emails into categories, simplifying the inbox, and iMessage introduces new text effects.
A Using the same groundbreaking technology as existing iPhone satellite capabilities, users can now send messages over satellite in the Messages app when cellular or Wi-Fi connections aren’t available.
AiOS 18 also introduces Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This system combines generative models with personal context to deliver incredibly useful and relevant intelligence. Built with privacy from the ground up, Apple Intelligence is deeply integrated into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. It leverages Apple silicon to understand and create language and images, perform actions across apps, and use personal context to simplify and speed up everyday tasks.
A We are thrilled to introduce iOS 18. It is a huge release with incredible features, including new levels of customization and capability, a redesigned Photos app, and powerful ways to stay connected with Messages. There are so many benefits for everyone,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering. “This release also marks the beginning of a tremendously exciting new era of personal intelligence with Apple Intelligence delivering intuitive, powerful, and instantly useful experiences that will transform the iPhone experience, all with privacy at the core. We can’t wait for users to experience it.”
A New Levels of Customization and Capability
iPhone users have new ways to customize the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center. They can now arrange apps and widgets in any open space on the Home Screen, including placing them above the dock for easy access or perfectly framing a wallpaper. App icons and widgets can adopt a new look with a dark or tinted effect, and users can enlarge them to create a perfect personalized experience.
* Photos Gets a Unified View, New Collections, and Customization
* Powerful Ways to Stay Connected in Messages
* Big Updates to Safari
* Introducing the Passwords App
* New Privacy Features Designed to Empower Users
* Apple Intelligence Transforms the iPhone Experience
A In Apple Maps, users can explore thousands of hikes in US national parks and craft custom walking routes, accessible offline. Maps now enables saving favorite hikes, routes, and locations in a new Places Library, with space for personal notes.
A Game Mode elevates gaming experiences with smoother frame rates, particularly during extended play, and enhances responsiveness for wireless accessories like Air Pods and game controllers.
A pple Pay offers new functionalities, including redeeming rewards and accessing card installments. With Tap to Cash, users can transfer Apple Cash by simply tapping two iPhone devices together. Tickets in Apple Wallet provide enriched event experiences with stadium details and recommended playlists.
A Share Play with Apple Music enables multiple users to control music playback from Home Pod, Apple TV, or Bluetooth speakers, fostering shared listening experiences.
A Air Pods interactions become more intuitive with Siri, allowing Air Pods Pro (2nd generation) users to nod or shake their head to respond. Voice Isolation enhances call clarity, even in noisy environments, and updates optimize wireless audio latency for mobile gaming, with Personalized Spatial Audio for immersive gameplay.
A In the Notes app, Math Notes instantly solves entered formulas and equations, while collapsible sections and highlighting aid organization.
A Journal introduces insights to track journaling goals and offers search and sort functions for entries. Journaling time can be logged as mindful minutes in the Health app, with the ability to record mental states directly.
A Calendar integrates Reminders tasks, enabling creation and completion of reminders from within Calendar. The updated month view provides a comprehensive overview of events and tasks.
A The Health app redesigns Medical ID for emergency responders and offers tailored insights during pregnancy. Emergency SOS Live Video enables users to share streaming video and recorded media with emergency dispatchers during calls.
A The Home app introduces guest access for smart home control, along with hands-free unlock using Ultra Wideband technology. Energy category updates provide users with enhanced insights into home electricity use.
A Accessibility enhancements include Eye Tracking for navigating iPhone with eye movements, Music Haptics for experiencing music via iPhone's Taptic Engine, and Vocal Shortcuts for performing tasks with custom sounds.
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