what is changes in iOS18
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In iOS 18, several new features and improvements have been introduced across various aspects of the operating system:
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UIKit Enhancements: iOS 18 brings new features to UIKit, including improvements to transitions and animations, tab bars, and a new document launch experience. Developers are encouraged to integrate both UIKit and SwiftUI in their apps (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. Notably, there is a new flow for sharing contacts, providing users with more control over what information is shared with apps (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 using Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode (What’s new in device management).
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Customization and Security: iOS 18 allows for more customization of app icons and widgets, including light, dark, or tinted appearances. Additionally, a new registration API facilitates the transition to passkeys, enhancing security (Platforms State of the Union).
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HDR and Image Rendering: A new global tone mapping operator has been introduced to improve HDR image rendering, reducing highlight clipping and maintaining color reproduction (Use HDR for dynamic image experiences in your app).
These updates provide developers with new tools and capabilities to enhance their apps and improve user experience on iOS 18.
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.
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 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.
Platforms State of the Union
Discover the newest advancements on Apple platforms.
Enhanced suggestions for your journaling app
Find out how your journaling app can display journaling suggestions with richer content from the system. Explore new types of available content like state of mind data, reflection prompts, and support for third-party media content and motion-based activities.
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.
Elevate your tab and sidebar experience in iPadOS
iPadOS 18 introduces a new navigation system that gives people the flexibility to choose between using a tab bar or sidebar. The newly redesigned tab bar provides more space for content and other functionality. Learn how to use SwiftUI and UIKit to enable customization features – like adding, removing and reordering tabs – to enable a more personal touch in your app.