Manisha Das
Users can freely arrange app icons and widgets anywhere on the Home Screen, allowing for a personalized look. Dark Mode icons and customizable tints will enable further aesthetic customization.
The Control Center will be overhauled for better organization and customization, allowing users to resize controls and integrate third-party app features seamlessly.
The Photos app will receive its most significant update yet, featuring a new interface to organize memories by events and trips.
iOS 18 will introduce satellite messaging for off-grid communication, animated text effects, and a "Send Later" feature for scheduling messages.
Safari will feature a redesigned Reader for better readability and a Distraction Control feature. Maps will include topographic views, hiking trails, and offline support.
A new Game Mode will improve response times and frame rates for gaming. AirPods will benefit from upgraded Siri interactions, voice isolation, and personalized spatial audio.
This new AI-based system will enhance Siri's capabilities, enabling it to provide more context-aware responses.
New tools like Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, and Motion Cues will enhance accessibility for users with different needs.
A new dedicated app will help users manage passwords, passkeys, and verification codes, along with alerts for common security issues.
Enhanced privacy controls will allow users to manage app visibility and contact sharing, with options to lock and hide apps for added security.