Apple released its iOS 18 update on September 16, offering users a range of new features. Key highlights include the ability to customize icons and app shortcuts, a redesigned Control Center, support for RCS, and a new Passwords app.
In addition to these major updates, there are numerous smaller changes that may have gone unnoticed.
To help you discover some of these hidden gems, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite under-the-radar features in iOS 18.
Settings
- The Settings app now features a separate Apps menu, making it easier to find controls for individual apps without the need for excessive scrolling on the main page.
Photos
- The Photos app now allows you to view your photo library without screenshots by customizing the view options.
- The Utilities collection in the Photos app introduces new content types like documents, receipts, and more for easier organization.
- The Photos app now automatically suggests photos suitable for wallpapers and offers features like copy edits from one photo to another.
- Additionally, the app organizes travels automatically, groups people and pets together, and introduces a new video speed control feature.
Camera
- iOS 18 resolves the issue of music pausing when capturing photos or videos by allowing music to continue playing through Bluetooth connections.
- The Camera app also gets a new 5-second timer in addition to existing timer options.
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Additional reporting: Sarah Perez
