22 outstanding features on the newly released iOS 18 operating system

Apple has officially released iOS 18 to iPhone users worldwide, bringing many notable changes, from the sound when turning on/off the power to the ability to calculate on the Notes app.

Danh sách thiết bị tương thích với iOS 18

List of devices compatible with iOS 18

iOS 18 supports all iPhone models that have been updated to iOS 17. Here are 22 outstanding features that you should know and experience right away.

1. Customize lock screen

Users can customize up to 63 different tools on the lock screen for iOS 18 easily, without the familiar Camera shortcut. For example, you can set a shortcut for the Calculator app, while still being able to quickly access the camera by swiping left.

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2. More flexible control center

iOS 18 lets you customize the Control Center with 88 different tools and resize it as you like. You can drag all the tools to the bottom edge for easy one-handed operation and remove less used tools for a cleaner interface.

3. Share Wi-Fi password easily

What's interesting about iOS 18 is that it allows sharing Wi-Fi passwords as QR codes, a feature that has been around for a long time on Android. Now, you just need to open the QR code for others to scan. To use it, users need to access the Passwords app > Wi-Fi > select the Wi-Fi you want to share the password.

4. Specialized Password Application

The new Passwords app will help users easily manage and review passwords from apps, websites, etc. Data will be retrieved from Keychain in the Settings section.

5. Effective against motion sickness

If you often get motion sickness when looking at your phone in the car, the iOS 18 update will be a "savior" with Vehicle Motion Cues. When this feature is activated, the device will display moving dots on the screen. These dots will represent changes in the movement of the vehicle, helping to reduce sensory conflicts without affecting the content displayed on the screen. Regarding the operating mechanism, Vehicle Motion Cues will use the built-in sensors in the iPhone and iPad to give corresponding feedback.

Apple says studies show that motion sickness is a phenomenon often caused by a sensory conflict between what a person sees and what they feel. This condition can make some users feel uncomfortable when using their iPhone or iPad in a moving vehicle.

6. Eye control

Eye Tracking will use the front-facing camera to set up and calibrate for users with physical disabilities, and will incorporate on-device machine learning to detect eye movements. In terms of security, all data used to set up and control this new feature will be stored on the device and will not be shared with Apple.

7. New Action Button on iPhone 15 generation

The Action Button on the iPhone 15 generation is updated with Controls, containing 14 widgets such as Timer, Airplane Mode or Cellular Data, etc. You can attach any frequently used widget.

8. Battery charging limit

The Charging Limit feature allows iPhone users to set a charging limit of 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, or 100%. Users can enable the “Charging Limit” feature in Settings > Battery > Charging.

9. Hide app names and change colors

Users can now hide app names to make the home screen cleaner or change the color of default apps to dark mode or different tones. To enable, just long press on the home screen, then select the Edit button > Customize > Then choose the options you like.

10. Lock and hide apps

iOS 18 allows you to use Face ID to lock and hide sensitive apps, enhancing device security. To activate, users just need to hold on the app they want to lock, then select "Request Face ID".

11. Game Mode

Game Mode on the iOS 18 update helps minimize background activity, reduce latency when using Bluetooth controllers or AirPods, providing a smoother gaming experience.

By default, the iPhone will automatically activate Game Mode when the user initiates a game on the device. Unlike Game Mode on Android phones, Apple does not allow users to customize these tools.

12. Calculator with built-in converter

The Calculator app on iOS 18 now has all the same tools as on the iPad, including handwriting calculations and 15 different unit conversions. To use it, users just need to go to the Calculator app, then select the calculator icon in the lower right corner of the screen and select Conversions.

13. New Delete Button on Computer

The new delete button (AC) allows users to easily delete individual characters, instead of deleting the entire thing like before.

14. Record video and play music at the same time

iOS 18 operating system allows you to play music on the device while recording videos, thereby helping users easily create interesting videos with background music.

15. Music Haptic: Vibrates to music

The new Music Haptic feature lets your iPhone vibrate to the beat of the music, providing a more immersive music experience.

16. Sound when power on/off

You can enable the Ting Ting sound when starting up or shutting down your iPhone, giving it a fresh feel after years of use.

17. Display time when power off

iOS 18 still displays the time even when the device is turned off or out of battery, helping users always know the time.

18. Search in Safari

Safari Reader has a new interface and integrated keyword search, making it easy for users to find information in documents or check lottery results.

19. Enhanced SharePlay

SharePlay now lets users draw on someone else's screen or control their screen remotely, making tutorials easier than ever.

20. Shake your head to decline calls on AirPods Pro 2

If using AirPods Pro 2, users can shake their heads to reject calls quickly and conveniently.

21. New Features in Messages

iMessage now supports fun animated effects for letters, words, phrases, and emojis. Users can also schedule messages to be sent later with the Send Later feature.

22. Calculate right in Notes

The Notes app can now automatically calculate if you write in a list format and add and subtract, making it easier to track expenses or do quick calculations. You can also simplify and hide text with collapsible section headings, making it easier to manage your most text-heavy notes.

23. Bold, italic, and multiple sizes of text in Notes

Notes now also support bold, italic, and multiple text sizes, making it easier to create professional-looking, readable notes. For those late-night messages or those really important messages that you can’t forget, you can now schedule them to be sent at a specific time.

24. New interface for Photos and Settings

The Photos app now has a new design with many changes, while the Settings app is cleaner with items grouped into tabs.