what's new on iOS 18

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

1. UIKit Enhancements:

   • Document Launch Experience: Redesigned for document-based apps to showcase their distinctive identity with full control over launch views and template document creation.
   • Tabs and Sidebar: Major updates to tabs and sidebar for better navigation.
   • Fluid Transitions: Support for new fluid transitions across the system.
   • SwiftUI Integration: More integrations between UIKit and SwiftUI in the same app.
   • Other Improvements: Enhancements in animations, tab bars, and sensory feedback. (What’s new in UIKit)

2. Privacy Enhancements:

   • Contacts Access: More transparency and control over access to contacts, with a new two-stage prompt for sharing contacts.
   • Local Network, Bluetooth, and Contacts: Improved transparency and control over access to these resources. (What’s new in privacy)

3. Device Management:

   • MDM Enrollment: Special exception for enrolling an MDM on a newly set up device without causing a security delay for the first 3 hours.
   • eSIM Setup: Easier setup for eSIM on new devices.
   • Private Cellular Network Payloads: Support for multiple private 5G or LTE networks.
   • App Locking and Hiding: New controls to lock apps using Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode, and to hide apps from the home screen. (What’s new in device management)

4. Customization:

   • App Icons and Widgets: App icons and widgets can now appear light, dark, or with a tint, providing a consistent visual experience across the home screen. (Platforms State of the Union)

5. Security:

   • Passkeys: A new registration API to transition more users to passkeys, which are more secure and easier to use than passwords. (Platforms State of the Union)

6. Multilingual Support:

   • Multilingual Keyboard: New keyboard that lets you type in more than one language without manually switching.
   • Live Text: Support for more languages, including Arabic.
   • Magic Keyboard: Redesigned function row for Arabic on the new M4 iPad Pro. (Build multilingual-ready apps)

7. HDR Imaging:

   • New Global Tonemapper: Improved tonemapping for HDR images, reducing highlight clipping and maintaining better color reproduction. (Use HDR for dynamic image experiences in your app)

These updates provide developers with new tools and capabilities to enhance their apps and offer users a more customizable, secure, and user-friendly experience on iOS 18.