what's the latest ios

Asked on 08/02/2024

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The latest iOS version announced at WWDC is iOS 18. This version includes numerous new features and improvements across various aspects of the operating system.

Here are some highlights from the sessions:

  1. UIKit Enhancements: iOS 18 brings new features to UIKit, including improvements to transitions and animations, tab bars, and a new document launch experience. (What’s new in UIKit)

  2. Privacy Improvements: iOS 18 enhances transparency and control over access to local network, Bluetooth, and contacts. (What’s new in privacy)

  3. HDR Support: iOS 18 includes updates to how HDR images are rendered, with a new global tone mapping operator for better output quality. (Use HDR for dynamic image experiences in your app)

  4. Device Management: iOS 18 introduces new features for managing devices, including updates to beta program enrollment and software update management. (What’s new in device management)

  5. Customization and Security: iOS 18 offers new ways to customize user experiences with controls and app icons, and introduces a seamless way to transition users to passkeys. (Platforms State of the Union)

  6. Journaling App Enhancements: Best practices for adopting the latest API additions to leverage new content in iOS 18. (Enhanced suggestions for your journaling app)

  7. Multilingual Support: iOS 18 introduces a multilingual keyboard and expands existing features to support more languages. (Build multilingual-ready apps)

For more detailed information, you can refer to the specific sessions mentioned above.