iOS 19
Asked on 2024-07-30
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It seems like you are asking about iOS 19, but the provided context only includes information up to iOS 18. Here are some highlights from iOS 18 based on the context provided:
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Privacy Enhancements:
- Improved transparency and control over access to local network, Bluetooth, and contacts.
- New flow for sharing contacts, allowing users to select specific contacts to share (What’s new in privacy).
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UIKit Updates:
- New features in UIKit, including improvements to transitions, animations, tab bars, and a new document launch experience (What’s new in UIKit).
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Device Management:
- New controls for eSIM transfers, private cellular network payloads, and app locking/hiding (What’s new in device management).
- Multi-app mode for iPad and a new calculator app with customization options for classrooms (What’s new in device management).
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Customization and Security:
- New controls API for creating customizable controls that can be added to the control center or lock screen (Platforms State of the Union).
- New registration API for seamless transition to passkeys (Platforms State of the Union).
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HDR Image Handling:
- New global tone mapping operator for better HDR to SDR conversion (Use HDR for dynamic image experiences in your app).
If you have any specific questions about iOS 18 or other topics from WWDC, feel free to ask!

Platforms State of the Union
Discover the newest advancements on Apple 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.

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.
