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APPLE LAUNCHED IOS 18:Apple released software updates for its iPhone, iPad, Mac and smartwatch adding new features and designs for compatible devices.Announced at the company’s developer conference in June, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11 and macOS Sequoia add extensive new home screen and control centre customisation options, smart handwriting and maths tools for Notes and new watch faces, among other new features.
how to get this update
All Apple smartphones from 2018’s iPhone XS or newer can install iOS 18. All tablets from the 2018 iPad Pro or 2019 iPad Air (3rd gen), iPad mini (5th gen) or iPad (6th gen) and newer can install iPadOS 18. All Apple Watches from the 2020’s Series 6 or newer can install watchOS 11. All MacBook Airs from 2020, MacBook Pros from 2018, Mac minis from 2018, iMacs from 2019, Mac Studios from 2022, the 2017 iMac Pro and 2019 Mac Pro or later can install macOS Sequoia
Downloads for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and macOS updates usually start at about 6pm UK time (1pm in New York; 3am in Sydney). Unlike other manufacturers, all eligible Apple devices will be able to download and install the update the moment it is released rather than in a staggered fashion.
Open the Settings app on an iPhone or iPad then navigate to General > Software Update. Tap install if available to download, verify and then reboot to install. You can also install the update via a Mac or iTunes on a Windows computer.WatchOS 11 requires an iPhone XS or later to be running iOS 18 first. Then open the Watch app on the phone and navigate to General > Software Update to begin the installation. You will need to put the smartwatch on its charger to complete the update.
Macs are updated in System Settings, navigate to General > Software Update.
ios 18 features
Apple’s various new AI tools, such as its writing and language tools, summarisation, AI photo editing and improved Siri are not available yet, and won’t be added to any of its products until later this year in beta starting in October for the US and December for the UK and Apple has finally allowed you to place app icons and widgets on the home screen in any pattern, not just filled from the top left. App icons can now be made bigger, and can be tinted to either match dark mode or with a colour.Control centre has been overhauled allowing a large range of quick settings to be added in different sizes and shapes with additional pages available to swipe through, so you can have one page dedicated to music or another with smart home controls. The quick controls on the lock screen can also be changed.
While the iPhone 16 series will come with iOS 18 pre-installed, many existing iPhone models will also receive the update. Apple is extending support to over 25 devices to ensure a broad user base can enjoy the benefits of this new operating system. However, not all devices will support every feature — especially the Apple Intelligence features, which will be exclusive to newer models, i.e., the entire iPhone 16 series and iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
The photos app has been overhauled with big featured photos and carousels. It now automatically creates collections of photos based on topics such as recent days, trips or people and pets. You can create your own collections and pin the most important collections or albums for quick access, or reorganise the app to make it the way you like it and Apple has finally added RCS support to the messages app, which will make texting Android users easier, particularly with media and read receipts. You can now schedule and send messages at a later date, handy for sending birthday greetings. Text can now be animated in iMessages and reactions can now include any emoji or sticker
upcoming update features
One of the most anticipated features in iOS 18 is the introduction of Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI-powered tools designed to revolutionise user interaction with Apple devices. However, these features will not be available until the release of iOS 18.1 in October 2024.
As for the features, Apple says that its upcoming Apple Intelligence will focus on enhancing personalisation, context awareness, and seamless app integration. Siri will also receive a significant update, becoming more conversational and capable of understanding context from emails, messages, and calendar events, while offering improved voice synthesis and predictive text. Siri will also be able to perform complex, cross-app tasks and handle interrupted commands with greater resilience.
Additionally, Apple will also introduce a new Image Playground platform that will allow users to generate and customise images from text, photos, or suggested concepts with multiple artistic styles. Notifications and communications will also be more intelligently managed, with smarter prioritisation in Focus mode, summarisation tools in Mail and Messages, and more efficient smart reply optionsApple iOS 18 also boasts of a redesigned Control Center and new password management app.
Other notable additions that iOS18 brings include enhanced text effects in Messages, a revamped Photos app, and improved organization tools in the Mail app. However, it’s important to note that the highly-anticipated Apple Intelligence features, such as text rewriting and image generation, will not be included in the initial iOS 18 release..
These Al-powered tools will come in a future update, starting with the iOS 18.1 public beta in October. Apple recently published a giant PDF document that just lists, with brief descriptions, all the new features coming to iOS 18 over the next several months.Alongside iOS 18, Apple is also releasing macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2 on September 16. macOS Sequoia offers iPhone mirroring, watchOS 11 includes new training features, and visionOS 2 introduces an ultrawide virtual Mac display.
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