Let’s start with the Image Playground feature, which is Apple’s fancy word for AI image generation.

Additionally, the Genmoji feature will let you create custom emojis you’ve never seen before with AI.

Apple Intelligence also introduces Writing Tools to help you write better using AI models.

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It can proofread, summarize, and even change the tone of your text.

Siri is also getting a major upgrade.

It uses machine learning to understand your handwriting style and automatically refines your handwritten notes to be more legible.

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you might add a space between words, paste typed text in your own handwriting, and much more.

If you have an Apple Pencil, you have all the reasons to be excited about these improvements.

The new Calculator app for iPads is unlike any other, offering a robust feature called Math Notes.

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It can understand mathematical equations, solve them in real time, and even generate visual elements like graphs.

you could also match the theme of your app icons and widgets to your wallpaper.

Additionally, there’s now a dark mode option for your app icons and widgets.

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Content from locked apps won’t appear in Spotlight search, Siri Suggestions, and Notification Center.

you could move sensitive apps to this hidden folder and verify no one sees them.

6Redesigned Control Center

Apple redesigned the Control Center for iPadOS 18 to provide more room for customization.

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you could resize the controls according to your preference and place them wherever you like.

you might also create your own Control Center pages to better organize your controls.

It can store your passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords, verification codes, and more.

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