Improved Notification Management
One of the biggest challenges of working on a mobile device is staying on top of notifications. With iOS 18, Apple has made it easier than ever to manage your notifications.
The new Control Center notification management system allows you to quickly access and dismiss notifications from any app on your phone. You can also customize which apps send you notifications, so you only receive the messages that are most important to you.
In addition, Apple has introduced a new feature called “Snooze.” With Snooze, you can delay the notification for a set amount of time, allowing you to focus on other tasks before responding to it. This feature is particularly useful when you receive a notification that requires your attention but can wait for a bit.
Improved Screen Time Management
Screen time has become a major concern in recent years, as more and more people are spending hours each day glued to their phones. iOS 18 includes several new features designed to help you manage your screen time more effectively.
One of the most useful is the new “Screen Time” feature, which allows you to track how much time you spend on your phone each day.
In addition to tracking your screen time, Screen Time also provides you with detailed reports that show which apps you spend the most time on and when you are most active. This information can help you identify areas where you may be wasting time and make adjustments to your habits accordingly.
Improved Accessibility Features
Apple has always been committed to making its products accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. With iOS 18, Apple has introduced several new accessibility features that will make it easier for people with disabilities to use their phones.
One of the most significant updates is the new “VoiceOver” feature, which provides a spoken description of on-screen content.
In addition to VoiceOver, iOS 18 includes several other accessibility features, such as improved font sizes and high-contrast modes. These updates make it easier for people with low vision or color blindness to use their phones and improve the overall user experience for everyone.
Improved Siri Integration
Siri has always been a powerful tool for automating tasks and answering questions, but with iOS 18, Apple has made it even easier to interact with Siri.
The new “Siri App” allows you to access Siri from any app on your phone, making it easier to integrate Siri into your workflow.
In addition to the new Siri App, iOS 18 includes several other improvements to Siri’s functionality. For example, Siri can now read messages and emails aloud, and it can even provide real-time translation for non-English speakers. These updates make Siri an even more valuable tool for both personal and professional use.
Improved Privacy Features
Privacy has always been a top priority for Apple, and with iOS 18, the company has continued to improve its privacy features.
The new “App Library” feature allows you to organize all of your apps into categories, making it easier to find what you’re looking for. In addition, the new “Sign in with Apple” feature provides a secure and private way to sign up for online services without sharing your personal information.