Must Know Features in iOS 18: Why This Update is a Game-Changer

Discover the groundbreaking features that make iOS 18 the most significant iPhone update in years.

Kalhara Tennakoon
6 min readAug 24, 2024
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iOS 18 is just weeks away from its official release, and anticipation is building. As of this writing, iOS 18 Developer Beta 7 is in the hands of developers, with the iOS 18 Release Candidate (RC) expected to follow soon. This September, Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 16 lineup, the first series of iPhones designed with iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence at their core.

As showcased at WWDC24, iOS 18 introduces a large number of customization options for iPhones, sometimes becoming an Android update for iPhones. For instance, users can now change app icon colours, rearrange apps anywhere on the screen, and even lock and hide apps using Face ID which has been long available on Android. But iOS 18 is not just about catching up; it introduces game-changing enhancements that make iPhones even more powerful.

In this post, I’ll explore the most exciting features that will elevate your iPhone experience.

1. The Redesigned Control Center with a New Controls Gallery.

For years, iPhone users have been looking for a revamped Control Center, and…

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