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New Features in iOS 18

iOS 18 introduces several new features and enhancements aimed at making the platform more customizable and user-friendly. Here are some of the key updates:

1. Controls API:

   • New controls can be created by specifying the type, a symbol, and an app intent.
   • These controls can be added to the control center or assigned to the action button on the iPhone 15 Pro.
   • Controls can also appear on the lock screen and be used even when the device is locked using the new locked camera capture framework.
   • Platforms State of the Union

2. Home Screen Customization:

   • App icons and widgets can now appear in light, dark, or tinted versions.
   • A tinted version of your app icon will automatically be available after upgrading to iOS 18.
   • This ensures a consistent visual experience across the home screen.
   • Platforms State of the Union

3. Multilingual Keyboard:

   • A new multilingual keyboard allows typing in more than one language without manually switching languages.
   • Multi-script typing experience is introduced, supporting languages like Korean and English.
   • Live text gains support for Arabic, and there are ten additional Indian scripts for personalizing numerals on wallpapers and watch faces.
   • Build multilingual-ready apps

4. Apple Pencil Pro Enhancements:

   • New features for Apple Pencil Pro, including the squeeze gesture for quick tool switching and an undo slider.
   • Updates to feedback generators and gesture recognizers to enhance the drawing and writing experience.
   • What’s new in UIKit

5. Live Activities on Apple Watch:

   • Live activities from iOS can now be extended to Apple Watch, leveraging the work done for the dynamic island.
   • This allows for a live activity experience on the watch, showing compact leading and trailing information.
   • Platforms State of the Union

6. Hand Gesture Shortcuts:

   • A new hand gesture shortcut modifier allows identifying a button or toggle as the primary action in your app, widget, or live activity.
   • This provides quick, one-handed control for users.
   • Platforms State of the Union

These features collectively enhance the customization, multilingual support, and user interaction capabilities of iOS 18, making it a more versatile and user-friendly platform.