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492 words of #ios #release, posted on 2024-09-17

iOS 18

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Play with the newly released iOS 18. Note that this post is not a review and does not cover all new features.

Control Center

The biggest new feature in iOS 18 IMO should be the new Control Center.

Previously only handful of builtin functions like flashlight or stopwatch can be displayed, now the overhauled control center can be totally customized to place any supported widgets and has the freedom to rearrange everything. Neat!

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Fresh new control center
ios 18 control center with pages
Scrollable pages
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Edit mode

Locked and Hidden Apps

Apps can be "locked" such way Face ID is required to open them. This is superior to various apps' builtin lock mechanics because it's way more faster and responsive.

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Enable "Require Face ID" on Journal app
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The landing page

Another new feature in the same lane is that apps can be put into a hidden drawer which needs Face ID to show. Not finding many uses for it though.

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Hide app by using the second option
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Drawer for hidden apps (locked)
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Drawer for hidden apps (unlocked)

Vehicle Motion Cues

New accessibility feature that aids vehicle motion sickness. Here's a demo video on Reddit if it hasn't been deleted.

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Options to toggle Vehicle Motion Cues
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Motion Cues enabled. Notice those dots

Some UI Things

Each page in Settings now has a "summary".

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Summary on top

Some Apps Things

Passwords has its own app now. Time to ditch the bloated Google Authenticator app!

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The new Passwords app