what updates are coming to ios18

iOS 18 brings several updates and new features across various aspects of the operating system. Here are some of the key updates:

1. UIKit Enhancements:

   • Improvements to transitions and animations.
   • Updated tab bars.
   • New document launch experience.
   • Enhanced integration of UIKit and SwiftUI.
   • What’s new in UIKit

2. Privacy Improvements:

   • Enhanced transparency and control over access to local network, Bluetooth, and contacts.
   • New flow for sharing contacts, providing options for limited or full access.
   • What’s new in privacy

3. Device Management:

   • New exception for enrolling an MDM on a newly set up device without causing a security delay.
   • Requirement for a device restart when installing proprietary in-house apps with a new team identity.
   • New controls for locking and hiding apps using Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode.
   • What’s new in device management

4. HDR Image Rendering:

   • New reference wide tone mapping operator for better output quality.
   • Improved highlight clipping and color reproduction.
   • Use HDR for dynamic image experiences in your app

5. Live Activities on Apple Watch:

   • Custom live activity views for Apple Watch.
   • Enhanced integration with iOS 18 and watchOS 11.
   • Bring your Live Activity to Apple Watch

6. App Store Connect:

   • New features for managing app updates and nominations.
   • Improved tools for reaching customers and testing apps.
   • What’s new in App Store Connect

7. Journaling App Enhancements:

   • New API additions for better content integration.
   • Best practices for adopting new features and ensuring robust app performance.
   • Enhanced suggestions for your journaling app

These updates aim to enhance user experience, improve privacy and security, and provide developers with new tools and capabilities to create more dynamic and integrated applications.