For instance, Apple introducedinteractive widgets in iOS 17.
However, iOS still lacked many features that Android devices have had for years.
With iOS 18, Apple has further narrowed the gap.
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you’re free to also choose between two different icon sizes.
Additionally, your app icons will take on a new dark look when you enable Dark Mode.
Fortunately, with iOS 18, users will have the option to lock any app of their choice.
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You no longer have to dig into the options menu to view your saved passwords.
You’ll find all the passwords stored onthe iCloud Keychainin the Passwords app.
Apple’s Passwords app isn’t just limited to storing your passwords for your accounts.
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It can also store your Wi-Fi passwords, passkeys, and two-factor authentication codes.
Apple’s take on AI features is coming to its devices in the fall of 2024.
For instance, are you tired of waiting around for Apple to introduce an iced coffee emoji?
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Well, wait no more!
you’re able to also create a Genmoji of your loved ones using your photos.
The writing assistant can adjust the tone of your text, offering Friendly, Professional, and Concise options.
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Image Playground is another feature that can generate images from text prompts.
More importantly, Apple Intelligence finally allowed Apple to revamp Siri.
On iOS 18, you’ll see a glowing multicolored border on the screen when you activate Siri.
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Siri can also sort your notifications by priority.
Apple has also integrated ChatGPT into Siri, allowing it to direct requests to ChatGPT with your permission.
Apple has made changes to reduce the time you spend searching for a picture in your gallery.
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The redesigned Photos app has a new Filter button that allows you to filter out images quickly.
Recent Days is another collection that organizes images by each day.
To access your Collections quicker, you’re free to also pin your favorite ones.
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Often, it saves you a trip to the controls app.
It now houses multiple groups of controls for media, Home, and connectivity.
Users can add controls from third-party apps and have the flexibility to change the size of icons.
Strangely enough, Apple barely mentioned it during the keynote.
iOS 18 also introduced Messages via satellite for iPhone 14 and later.
Apple also claims that all messages sent via satellite are end-to-end encrypted.
