whats new in iOS 18?

iOS 18 introduces several new features and improvements across various aspects of the operating system:

1. 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 enhancements in integrating UIKit with SwiftUI, as well as improvements in animations, gesture recognizers, and text handling. For more details, you can check the session What’s new in UIKit.

2. Privacy Improvements: iOS 18 enhances privacy by providing more transparency and control over access to local networks, Bluetooth, and contacts. The new contact sharing flow allows users to select specific contacts to share, offering limited or full access. More information can be found in the session What’s new in privacy.

3. Device Management: New features in device management include the ability to enroll an MDM on a newly set up device without a security delay, and support for multiple private cellular network payloads. There are also new controls for locking and hiding apps using Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode. For more details, see the session What’s new in device management.

4. Customization and Controls: iOS 18 offers more customization options, such as dark and tinted app icon variants, and a new controls API that allows users to add controls to their control center or lock screen. This is discussed in the Platforms State of the Union.

5. Multilingual Support: iOS 18 introduces a multilingual keyboard that allows typing in multiple languages without switching, and expands language support for features like live text. More details are available in the session Build multilingual-ready apps.

These updates reflect Apple's ongoing commitment to enhancing user experience, privacy, and customization in iOS 18.