iPhone users have something to look forward to this Monday, as iOS 18 is set for release, bringing a host of new features aimed at improving user experience. Here’s a look at some of the most exciting changes coming to your iPhone this fall.
More Home Screen Customization Options
With iOS 18, Apple is making it easier than ever for users to personalize their Home Screens. Since the introduction of widgets in iOS 14, customization has been a priority for many iPhone owners, and this year’s update continues to build on that.
- You can now place icons and widgets anywhere on your Home Screen grid, creating a more flexible layout.
- iOS 18 introduces light mode, dark mode, and even custom tints for your Home Screen icons, giving you even more control over your device’s appearance.
- Another neat feature: you can opt to make your Home Screen icons larger, which also hides the app names, leading to a cleaner look.
New Features in Messages
Apple’s Messages app is one of the most-used on the iPhone, and iOS 18 comes with several upgrades to make messaging even better.
- Users can now add text effects to specific words within a message, making conversations more expressive.
- You can now schedule messages to be sent at a later date or time, a feature many have been eagerly waiting for.
- Tapbacks now let you react to messages with any emoji or sticker, adding even more fun to chats.
- One of the most notable additions is the support for RCS messaging, which improves cross-platform communication between iPhone and Android devices. This means better group chats, high-quality media sharing, read receipts, typing indicators, and more.
iPhone Mirroring with macOS Sequoia
One of the standout features in iOS 18 is iPhone Mirroring, which allows you to control your iPhone directly from your Mac, thanks to macOS Sequoia. With just a click, you can connect your iPhone to your Mac and manage it seamlessly.
Once you set up iPhone Mirroring, you can receive iPhone notifications on your Mac. If you click on one of these notifications, it will automatically launch iPhone Mirroring, giving you instant control over your iPhone from your computer.
iOS 18 Release Date
While these are just a few of the exciting new features in iOS 18, Apple has packed in dozens more that will be revealed in the coming days. For those eagerly waiting, Apple has confirmed that iOS 18 will be available on Monday, September 16.
Here’s the full list of updates being rolled out by Apple on Monday:
- iOS 18
- iPadOS 18
- watchOS 11
- tvOS 18
- macOS Sequoia
- visionOS
- HomePod Software 18
With these updates, Apple is ensuring that users across its ecosystem of devices have access to new tools, features, and improvements that will enhance their day-to-day experience.
