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iOS 18 With Home Screen Customisation, Improved Privacy Controls Unveiled at WWDC 2024

iOS 18 With Home Screen Customisation, Improved Privacy Controls Unveiled at WWDC 2024 5c6f30

Apple will introduce improved home screen customisation with improved icon placement on the Home Screen with iOS 18. 1zu49

Written by David Delima | Updated: 10 June 2024 23:01 IST

iOS 18 With Home Screen Customisation, Improved Privacy Controls Unveiled at WWDC 2024

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iOS 18 adds for app icon customisation with colour tinting for icons

Highlights

iOS 18 will arrive with for on-device Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence will only be available on iPhone 15 Pro models
Apple says iOS 18 will introduce a more advanced Siri assistant

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WWDC) event on Monday, along with several new features and capabilities with artificial intelligence, as well as Home Screen customisation options. The latest version of iOS will add for vastly improved control centre options along with for controls from third party apps, according to the company. iOS 18 also takes advantage of Apple's processors to deliver new features that will be available on eligible iPhone models later this year, when the iOS 18 update rolls out.

Improved Privacy Features on iOS 18 r7049

Apple is also improving privacy features on iOS 18 including the ability to control how data is shared with apps. With iOS 18, s will be able to share specific s with apps instead of providing access to their entire list. Meanwhile, s will also be able to lock certain apps from their home screen, preventing unauthorised s to access these apps without biometric authentication or the device's code.

iOS 18 will introduce Home Screen customisation along with Messages and Photos upgrades
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RCS and Message App Improvements on iOS 18 1446s

The RCS messaging, text formatting, and using emoji in Tapback responses. s with an iPhone 14 and newer models in ed regions will also be able to use satellite connectivity to send texts and emoji via the Messages app.

Incoming for RCS messaging means texting between iPhone and Android smartphones will finally be on par with iMessage — at least in of image quality and group chats. Text formatting is already available in rival messaging apps, and will allow s to send messages with four different formatting styles.

iOS 18 to Introduce Control Center Improvements 256y46

According to the company, iOS 18 will also introduce for third party controls in the Control Center, while s will be able to swipe across pages to see more controls and toggles. A controls gallery will also showcase all the available controls available, including those from installed third party apps, and s can select custom layouts for these toggles on iOS 18.

All the Apple Intelligence Features Announced at WWDC 2024

Other customisation options coming to iOS 18 include the ability to pick custom lock screen shortcuts or remove them. The shortcuts will also include options from the aforementioned control gallery, according to Apple.

Apple's Dedicated s App 5p5d15

Apple is also introducing a new s app on iOS 18 that will also be available on Windows computers. This app will allow s to see their s and edit them, view verification codes, and see weak s or those spotted in data leaks.

iOS 18 Compatible iPhone Models 6x5l27

iOS 18 will be compatible with the iPhone XR and newer models, up to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which means the same models that ed the company's current generation iOS 17 smartphone OS will be able to update to the version later this year. Just like previous versions, certain iOS 18 features won't be visible on older models, according to the company.

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro 3d5f

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A17 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 17

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 6a6o65

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent display
USB Type-C
AAA gaming
Excellent all-round performance
Good primary and telephoto camera
Customisable Action Button

Bad
Gets hot quickly when stressed
Slow wired charging
Expensive

Read detailed Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Apple A17 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 17

Resolution 1290x2796 pixels

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