What design updates are coming to iOS 18

iOS 18 introduces several design updates and enhancements. Here are some of the key changes:

1. UIKit Enhancements:

   • Document Launch Experience: Redesigned launch experience for document-based apps, allowing for full control over launch views and design, and first-class support for template document creation. (What’s new in UIKit)
   • Tabs and Sidebar: Major updates to tabs and sidebar, including new API to better describe app hierarchy to UITabBarController and new syntax in SwiftUI for TabView. (What’s new in UIKit)
   • Fluid Transitions: Support for new fluid transitions across the system. (What’s new in UIKit)

2. Home Screen Customization:

   • App Icons and Widgets: App icons and widgets can now appear in light, dark, or tinted versions. A tinted version of your app icon will automatically be available to users after they upgrade to iOS 18. (Platforms State of the Union)

3. Controls API:

   • New Controls API: Allows creation of controls that can be added to the control center, assigned to the action button on iPhone 15 Pro, or appear on the lock screen. (Platforms State of the Union)

4. Privacy Enhancements:

   • Contacts Access: Improved transparency and control over access to contacts, with a new flow for sharing contacts that provides options for limited or full access. (What’s new in privacy)

These updates aim to enhance the user experience by providing more customization options, improving app launch experiences, and ensuring better privacy controls. For more detailed information, you can refer to the specific sessions mentioned.