Exciting IOS 18 Features Revealed at Apple Event WWDC 2024

Finally, ios 18 features are unveiled in Apple Event WWDC 2024. There are many features is coming to ios 18 For which we are waiting .these features are really very Interesting. There are lot more changes coming iPhone.

1. Call Recording & Transcription
   After ios 18 update iphone user will able to record a phone call.
   • Transparency: Everyone on the call will be notified that the conversation is being recorded.
   • Recording Initiation: You can enable recording during an incoming or outgoing call.
   • Transcription: Along with the recording, your iPhone will also provide a text transcript of the conversation.
2. Home Screen Customization
   After ios 18 update iphone user will able to customise their home screen as they want.
   • Freeform App Placement: Say goodbye to the rigid grid layout! Icons can now be placed anywhere on the screen, allowing you to arrange them around your wallpaper or create unique layouts.
   • Icon Customization: Want your icons to match your wallpaper or just have a different aesthetic? iOS 18 offers a few ways to achieve this:
   • Dark Mode Tint: App icons can automatically take on a darker shade when Dark Mode is enabled.
   • Custom Icon Tinting: You can choose a specific color to tint all your app icons for a more thematic look. Apple might even suggest colors that complement your wallpaper.
   • Widget Enhancements: Widgets are more integrated than ever before. You can place them freely on your home screen alongside app icons, allowing for a more customized and information-rich experience.
   • Smarter App Suggestions: Siri Suggestions on your home screen become more contextual. Based on your usage patterns and time of day, iOS might recommend specific apps you’re likely to need.
3. Action centre customization
   Now, after ios18 update, user can customise their control centre very easily.
   • Multiple Screens: No more cramming everything into one place! Swipe between multiple Control Center screens to access all your desired controls.
   • Controls Gallery: This is your one-stop shop for adding, removing, and rearranging controls. Browse the entire library and pick the ones you use most often.
   • Control Size Tweaks: Want to prioritize specific controls? You can now resize them to stand out on the screen.
   • Grouping for Efficiency: Create custom groups of controls that make sense for you. Put all your music-related toggles together, or group your smart home controls for easy access.
   • Third-party App Integration (New!): Developers can now create their own toggles for the Control Center. Imagine controlling your smart car or favorite music app directly from there!
   • Lock Screen Access (iPhone 15 Pro Only): For iPhone 15 Pro users, the Action button gets even more powerful. With a single tap, you can trigger any control you’ve added to the Control Center gallery.
   • Customizing Lock Screen Controls (All iPhones): iOS 18 lets you choose which controls appear at the bottom of your Lock Screen. Pick from the Control Center gallery options or remove them completely for a minimalist look. With all these options, you can truly personalize your Control Center for a smooth and efficient user experience.
4. Photos App
   There is lot more changes coming to the photos app . After this update the whole appearance of the app will change .
   • Goodbye Tabs, Hello Unified View: The familiar tab bar layout (Library, For You, Albums, Search) is replaced with a single, unified view.
   • Smart Grid: The main screen displays a grid of your photos, similar to before. But it’s now customizable! You can sort by date added or filter what shows up.
   • AI-powered Collections: Forget manually creating albums! Photos uses AI to automatically group your pictures into smart collections based on themes like trips, holidays, or people.
   • Pin Your Favorites: Don’t miss out on those special collections. You can now pin your favorite collections to the top for easy access.
   • Daily Highlights: A dynamic carousel curates your favorite photos and videos, featuring people, pets, places, and more. It updates daily to keep things fresh.
   • Autoplay Magic: Photos come alive! As you browse, the app automatically plays short videos and bursts of photos, making your memories more immersive. Overall, iOS 18’s Photos app is all about a smarter and more dynamic way to relive your captured moments.
5. Enhanced Mail Management
   • Smart Categorization: No more sifting through endless emails! Mail automatically sorts your inbox into categories like Primary, Promotions, Social Updates, and Transactions. This helps you prioritize important emails and quickly scan through less urgent ones.
   • Digest View: Tired of promotional emails cluttering your inbox? Mail can now bundle them into a convenient digest you can review at your leisure.
6. Richer Messaging with iMessage
   • Text Effects: Liven up your messages with dynamic text effects! Animate letters, words, or even emojis to add flair and emphasis.
   • Formatting Finesse: iMessage goes beyond plain text. You can now format your messages with bold, italics, underline, and strikethrough for better readability and emphasis.
   • Customizable Tapbacks: The classic thumbs-up Tapback gets an upgrade! You can now react to messages using any emoji or sticker, making your responses more personal and expressive.
   • Scheduled Messages: Don’t forget that important birthday wish! Schedule messages to be sent at a specific time in the future, ensuring you never miss a beat.
7. Locking Apps
   • Increased Security: Protect sensitive content within specific apps. When locked, these apps require Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode to be accessed. This prevents someone from prying into your private information if they get a hold of your phone.
   • Transparency: When someone tries to open a locked app, they’ll see a notification explaining it requires authentication. There’s no confusion about why the app isn’t accessible.
   • Information Secrecy: Data from locked apps won’t be displayed in searches or notifications. This ensures your private information stays truly private.
8. Hiding Apps
   • Concealment: For apps you don’t necessarily want others to know you have installed, iOS 18 lets you hide them completely from your home screen.
   • Hidden App Folder: Hidden apps aren’t gone forever! They’re simply relocated to a special “Hidden” folder within the App Library.
   • Access with Authentication: To access hidden apps, you’ll need to use Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode within the App Library itself. This ensures only you can see them.