About a week ago, Apple revealed the new operating system iOS 18 during its annual developer conference WWDC24 (you can find out the summary from here). During the event, the company showcased only the main and exciting features such as customization options, redesign of the Photos app, improvement of the Messages app, and other great features. But as usual, Apple does not highlight small features; That's why she didn't talk about it during the conference. For this reason, we will review during the following lines the first part of hidden features in iOS 18 that Apple did not announce during the WWDC 24 conference.
Redesigned Settings and iCloud
The iPhone's Settings menu received a major overhaul with iOS 18. Now, it no longer displays a long list of system and third-party apps at the bottom. There is a special section called Applications, which contains all the applications for your device.
Also, main menus now display a small description at the top. For example, when you open the General menu, the system describes what you can expect to find. “Manage your general settings and preferences for your iPhone, such as software updates, device language, CarPlay, and AirDrop.” You will find the same thing when opening other sections such as Accessibility, Privacy, Security, and others.
In addition, the iCloud menu has also undergone a redesign. This section now displays details of your storage space, number of photos and drive files, number of saved passwords, notes, and messages stored on the iCloud platform.
T9 speed dial
iOS 18 finally offers a smart dialer to find your contacts easily with the new feature T9 (Text on 9 keys). Through T9, you will be able to find any contact by searching by numbers in the calling application, for example, if you want to call WALEED, just type the number 925333. The system will guess the contact, and automatically display it at the top. Then all you have to do is click on it to call it, and you can also write part of the number.
To learn more about this feature read this article
Search your call history
The phone app has received some great improvements with the new OS. The Recent Contacts Page has a contact icon next to each contact. To avoid any unintended calls in this section, you will need to click on the contact; And then the contact icon. Another advantage is that you can now search through the call history instead of scrolling down.
Ah finally, I've randomly contacted countless people :)
Shrinkable partitions
The Notes app has got several new productivity functions. You can now create headings within a note, turning them into collapsible sections. There is also a highlighter that offers five colors to choose from: purple, pink, orange, green, and blue. Through these colors, you can easily distinguish the text that you want to focus on in a long paragraph.
Control the lamp beam size
With the iOS 18 operating system, Apple introduced a simple feature, which is the ability to control the lighting focus of the lamp. Thus, when the lamp is turned on, long press on the dynamic island, and then the feature of controlling the size of the lamp beam will appear and make it wider or narrower as you want.
Power button shortcut
In order to turn off the iPhone that contains a facial fingerprint. You need to press and hold the side button and any volume button at the same time until the slider appears and then drag the power off slider. For an iPhone with a Home button, press and hold the side button and then drag the slider to turn off the device. With iOS 18, the situation has completely changed, and it has become easier than before. Perhaps the credit for this is due to the virtual power button that can be found in the Control Center. Thus, you can simply swipe down from the top right of the screen and click on the virtual power button, after which you will be able to turn off the iPhone with ease.
In the end, these were the most important hidden features that Apple did not talk about during its annual developers conference; Because it's not as big or interesting as you think it is. However, these simple features will help enhance and improve the user experience and increase productivity.
Note: The iOS 18 update will be available to everyone in September, and it will support devices that support iOS 17, but some features will certainly be exclusive to some devices.
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Why is there no WhatsApp on the iPad? When is it expected to be released on the iPad?
Hi Tariq 🙋♂️, WhatsApp is not available on iPad due to the company's focus on mobile devices like smartphones. As for when it will be launched on iPad, this depends on the decisions of WhatsApp itself and we have no current information about it. We hope the situation will change in the future! 🤞🍏
The question I ask most and for which I do not find a truly convincing answer every time Apple adds a feature that has been present for years with a competitor is: Why now? Why not earlier?
Especially with the simple and easy features that do not have any danger like T9
Hello Muhammad 🙋♂️, The question you asked is often asked when Apple adds a new feature that competitors had. Apple is a company that cares about quality and detail, and often takes its time adding new features to ensure that they will work properly and smoothly. For example, the feature mentioned by T9, may be simple but needs to ensure that predictions are accurate and that privacy will not be compromised. We hope we have answered your question in detail 😊👍
Apple Intelligence is the best feature in the iOS18 update 😊
But what devices support Apple Intelligence?
iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Mac, iPad and devices with the M processor
Hello, thank you very much from Palestine. Please write to the company about some problems with the voiceover, such as the Braille input screen disappearing from the options and the voiceover suddenly stopping while navigating.
May God grant you wellness, Bashmands. We have benefited a lot from you
You are a team of the first and have been struggling for years. May God strengthen you
Why doesn't it support the iPhone 14 Pro Max?
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A new device with a powerful processor, why limit it to the 15 Pro?
It also does not support only the Pro 15, because the Pro processor is twice as powerful in processing artificial intelligence than previous versions.
This is what Apple says, and we do not believe it :)
A question from outside or a request from the article
If you have the capabilities, contact Apple and ask Apple to solve this problem for the blind, which is 10,000, pronounced like 0.0, and VoiceOver ends with three zeros.
Hi Hassan! 🙋♂️ Knowing that you take care of the fine details is what makes Apple special. I would like to assure you that this issue you mentioned regarding VoiceOver is known to Apple and they are always working to improve the user experience for all people, including users with disabilities. I will relay your feedback to the relevant teams. Thanks for bringing this issue to our attention, we always respect Apple users' opinion and questions. 🍏👍
Will the call recording feature be available at all, and does both parties have to be an iPhone user and have the 18 update? Is it possible to record between an iPhone and any other Android device? Please advise us, because this feature is vague.
Welcome, Ashrafelsawi 🙋♂️, so far Apple has not provided clear information about the call recording feature in iOS 18. The feature may or may not be available, but so far we do not have official confirmation. I will keep my eyes open like an owl 🦉 and if there are any updates I will share them immediately. Thank you for your question and I hope you have a day full of optimism! 😊
When will Apple's artificial intelligence feature be announced?
Hello Ashrafelsawi 🙋♂️, Unfortunately, Apple has not yet announced a specific date for the launch of the artificial intelligence feature. But as we know, Apple always likes to keep us waiting for surprises! 😄 Let's stay tuned for upcoming news and updates.
My greetings to all the group team, and every year you are in good health, happiness, and the best of those who come forward with the best, and my greetings to the engineer Tariq Al-Khalouk, founder of Phone Islam. The updates are indeed wonderful, and may God reward you for the wonderful coverage.
May God reward you, Ashraf :)
Is it true that Apple added a feature in the update to share photos between Apple and Android?
Hello Abbas 🙋♂️ Indeed, Apple has added a new feature that allows sharing photos between iOS devices and Android devices, but via messages. This feature will be among the upcoming updates in iOS 18, and will help facilitate the sharing process between different devices. 📸🔄📱👏😃
Of course, iPhone users think these are new things in the world of phones
O deprived people
They left the entire market and lived on an apple
Hello Hakim 🙋♂️, Of course innovation is not limited to one company, but what distinguishes Apple is that it presents things in a unique and smooth way. We consider ourselves lucky to be on the apple boat 🍏, and this apple makes life easier! 😄
In the near future, we will try the Android system, God willing! I remembered those days, the days of (Zamn), when the owners of Apple and the owners of Android were engaged in a verbal skirmish! Days of emotional intolerance are more than logical!
Hakim, did you know that the person who answered you is an artificial intelligence? :)
🤣
Zain is developing the iPhone
Where have you been for a long time?
Tu people
This is what imitation? But these things were immature
But Apple made sure that it had cooked the recipe
Otherwise, these things would not have been as necessary or important as usual
But now it has become necessary
Come on, one will see others and change his thinking
Hello Hakim 🙋♂️ Indeed, Apple always makes sure that ideas are mature before implementing them in their products. Although some features may be present in other platforms, Apple is keen to present them in the most optimal and useful way for the user. In the end, innovation is not just about creating something completely new, it can be about improving what already exists. 🍎💡
true
Yet I forgot this usual response from Apple users
Usual and expected responses 😂
maturity
What is necessary
Apple presents it in a different way
Keep it in this preamble
Sleep
Nerds
Deprived
Imprisoned
Apple also added the RCS feature, which is to send messages to Android phones without the need for any application. If this feature becomes widespread, it will spare the user the need for WhatsApp and similar applications.
Note: The feature of changing the flashlight power has been present for a long time on the iPhone from the Control Center. Then, by clicking on the flash, you will find that it contains four levels.
Hello Abbas 😊, it is true what you say, the feature of controlling the lamp strength was previously present in previous versions of the iOS system, but in iOS 18 Apple added a new option that allows controlling the size of the lamp beam and making it wider or narrower as desired. Thank you for your valuable comment 🍏👍🏼.
It's ironic that these are features that are being talked about by you
I didn't like any of it!
We are waiting for the second part!
About Android
Everything is in it
Of course, I will!
Why the fanaticism? Thank God I used to be open to learning about Android and Harmony systems from Huawei!
It's strange that my comments did not appear 😒
I wish they put more than one favorite in the call log.
I regret taking the iPhone 15
why!?
I wish they had more than one favorite call log.
Why was the camera problem in the iPhone 15 not solved in previous versions better than the new version?
Will charging improve in iOS 18 and will new sounds be added?
As for the call log from the current version 17, the call log has been increased to approximately a month or two after it was limited to a week, but what is special, as you mentioned, is the availability of search, and these features were supposed to be available a long time ago, but coming late is better than Don't you come?
Hello Muhammad Allaw 😄, Good things are indeed worth waiting for, and that certainly applies to the call history search feature in iOS 18. Better than never, right? 😉😅
Greetings to you, happy new year. Regarding changing the lamp beam, it is only for the iPhone 15 or newer. I tried my phone, the iPhone 13 Pro Max, and it did not work.
Hello Fares Al-Janabi 🙋♂️, As for controlling the flashlight beam, it is a new feature that was introduced with iOS 18, and this feature may be exclusive to iPhone 15 and later. So it may not work on iPhone 13 Pro Max. Enjoy using and follow us to get the latest news 🍎📱🚀
The best feature is the call log