iOS 18 highlights

Here are some of the highlights for iOS 18 presented at WWDC:

1. UIKit Enhancements:

   • Document Launch Experience: Redesigned launch experience for document-based apps, allowing full control over launch views and template document creation. What’s new in UIKit
   • Updated Tab and Sidebar: Major updates to tabs and sidebar for better navigation. What’s new in UIKit
   • Fluid Transitions: Support for new fluid transitions across the system. What’s new in UIKit

2. Privacy Improvements:

   • Contacts Access: More transparency and control over access to contacts, with a new two-stage prompt for sharing contacts. What’s new in privacy
   • Bluetooth and Local Network Access: Enhanced transparency and control over access to local network and Bluetooth. What’s new in privacy

3. Customization and Controls:

   • New Controls API: Create controls that can be added to the control center, lock screen, or assigned to the action button on iPhone 15 Pro. Platforms State of the Union
   • App Icons and Widgets: Support for light, dark, and tinted versions of app icons and widgets for a consistent visual experience. Platforms State of the Union

4. Security Enhancements:

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

5. 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 after stolen device protection is enabled. What’s new in device management

6. HDR Improvements:

   • Global Tone Mapping: New reference wide tone mapping operator for better output quality and color reproduction in HDR images. Use HDR for dynamic image experiences in your app

These highlights showcase the new features and improvements in iOS 18, enhancing user experience, privacy, customization, and security.