What new features are in ios 18?

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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 and sensory feedback. For more details, you can check the session What’s new in UIKit.

  2. 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.

  3. Device Management: New features in device management include exceptions for enrolling MDM on new devices, requirements for restarting devices when installing in-house apps, and new controls for locking and hiding apps. More details can be found in the session What’s new in device management.

  4. 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. For more, see the session Build multilingual-ready apps.

  5. Customization and Security: iOS 18 offers more customization options for app icons and widgets, allowing them to appear in light, dark, or tinted versions. It also introduces a new registration API for passkeys, enhancing security. These updates are discussed in the Platforms State of the Union.

These features highlight Apple's focus on enhancing user experience, privacy, and security in iOS 18.

What’s new in UIKit

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What’s new in privacy

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