What’s new to iOS 18 that most apps could take advantage of

iOS 18 introduces several new features that most apps could take advantage of:

1. New Controls API: This allows apps to create customizable controls that users can add to their control center or assign to the action button on their iPhone 15 Pro. These controls can toggle settings, execute actions, or deep link to specific experiences.

2. App Icons and Widgets Customization: App icons and widgets can now appear in light, dark, or tinted versions, providing a consistent visual experience across the home screen. This customization is automatically applied to all app icons, preserving design intent and legibility.

3. UIKit Enhancements: Apps can benefit from improvements in transitions and animations, tab bars, and a new document launch experience. There are also new ways to integrate UIKit and SwiftUI.

4. Privacy Improvements: iOS 18 enhances transparency and control over access to local networks, Bluetooth, and contacts. Apps requesting access to contacts will now present a two-stage prompt, allowing users to choose between limited or full access.

5. Passkeys: A new registration API makes it easier to transition users to passkeys, which are more secure and user-friendly than traditional passwords.

These features provide developers with new opportunities to enhance app functionality and user experience on iOS 18. For more detailed information, you can refer to the Platforms State of the Union (44:17) session.