what's new iOS 18
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iOS 18 introduces several new features and improvements across various aspects of the operating system. Here are some highlights:
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UIKit Enhancements: iOS 18 brings major improvements to UIKit, including a redesigned document launch experience, updates to tabs and sidebars, and support for new fluid transitions. There are also more integrations between UIKit and SwiftUI, along with numerous general enhancements and API additions. For more details, you can check the session What’s new in UIKit.
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Privacy Improvements: iOS 18 enhances transparency and control over access to local networks, Bluetooth, and contacts. It introduces a new flow for sharing contacts, providing more control over which contacts are shared with apps. For more information, see the session What’s new in privacy.
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Device Management: New features in device management include easier eSIM setup, support for multiple private cellular network payloads, and new controls for locking and hiding apps. Organizations can manage these controls on supervised devices. More details can be found in the session What’s new in device management.
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Customization and Security: iOS 18 offers new ways to customize app icons and widgets, including light, dark, and tinted variants. It also introduces a new registration API for passkeys, enhancing security by providing a seamless transition from passwords. For more on these updates, refer to the Platforms State of the Union.
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Multilingual Features: iOS 18 introduces a multilingual keyboard that allows typing in multiple languages without switching, and expands language support for features like live text. For more, see the session Build multilingual-ready apps.
These updates reflect Apple's ongoing commitment to enhancing user experience, privacy, and security across its platforms.
What’s new in privacy
At Apple, we believe privacy is a fundamental human right. Learn about new and improved permission flows and other features that manage data in a privacy-preserving way, so that you can focus on creating great app experiences.
Use HDR for dynamic image experiences in your app
Discover how to read and write HDR images and process HDR content in your app. Explore the new supported HDR image formats and advanced methods for displaying HDR images. Find out how HDR content can coexist with your user interface — and what to watch out for when adding HDR image support to your app.
What’s new in UIKit
Explore everything new in UIKit, including tab and document launch experiences, transitions, and text and input changes. We’ll also discuss better-than-ever interoperability between UIKit and SwiftUI animations and gestures, as well as general improvements throughout UIKit.
Platforms State of the Union
Discover the newest advancements on Apple platforms.
Build multilingual-ready apps
Ensure your app works properly and effectively for multilingual users. Learn best practices for text input, display, search, and formatting. Get details on typing in multiple languages without switching between keyboards. And find out how the latest advances in the String Catalog can make localization even easier.
What’s new in device management
Learn about the latest management capabilities for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS, then discover the latest changes to Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager. We’ll also share updates to Activation Lock, SoftwareUpdate, and Safari management.