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Apple’s iOS 18 software update rolled out earlier this month, introducing significant changes to the iOS Control Center. This feature provides easy access to commonly used functions with a simple swipe down on the Home Screen. In addition to standard controls like Wi-Fi and Flashlight, Apple now allows third-party app developers to create controls for their own apps.
Here’s a list of iOS 18-ready apps that users can try to make the most of the redesigned Control Center:
Bulletin
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Bulletin, an AI-powered news reader app, has nine Control Center widgets that include options to quickly perform app actions, such as navigating to specific news categories or accessing the app’s “Smart Summary” feature.
CARROT Weather
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CARROT Weather offers two Control Center widgets that allow users to open the Weather and Maps tabs with shortcuts.
Crouton
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The recipe organizer and meal planner app Crouton now features a Control Center widget for easy recipe import.
Waterllama
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Waterllama tracks daily water intake, and its Control Center widget allows users to quickly add custom amounts of water. The widget includes interactive animations for a fun user experience.
Zenitizer
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Zenitizer users can create meditation timers, listen to relaxing sounds, and set reminders. The app now offers a Control Center widget for setting meditation timers with just one tap.
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