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Apple has just released the final stable version of iOS 18 to the masses. iOS 18 bring with it a bunch of new features like home screen and lock screen customization, a new Control Panel, redesigned Photos app, improvements to the Messages app, and Apple Intelligence. In this review, I'll share my experience using iOS 18 on an iPhone 15, having installed it first as a Developer Beta and then a Public Beta.
The latest iOS 18 Developer Beta 5 offers a built-in option to reset the Control Center to its default settings and undo any user-made changes and customizations. For this, go to Settings -> Control Center and choose the Reset Control Center option. As of now, the stable version of iOS 18 doesn't offer this option.
If RCS isn't working on your iPhone, make sure you've installed iOS 18, check RCS availability in your region, and make sure your network carrier supports RCS Messaging. Also, you should check your internet connection or toggle Airplane Mode. If nothing works, try restarting your iPhone.
The latest iOS 18 brings Game Mode to iPhones, for the first time ever. Game Mode minimizes background activity on your iPhone to provide consistent FPS for better gameplay. The Game Mode in iOS 18 triggers automatically when you start a game. You can also toggle Game Mode from the Control Center.
To hide an app in iOS 18, touch and hold the app icon from the Home Screen and choose Require Face ID -> Hide and Require Face ID. To open and use a hidden app, go to App Library, tap on Hidden folder, authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode and tap on the app you wish to use. If you wish to unhide an app in iOS 18, go to the Hidden folder in App Library, long-press the app icon you wish to unhide and choose “Don’t Require Face ID“.
Apple released the stable version of iOS 18 on Monday, September 16, 2024. The latest iOS 18 is Apple's biggest software update, but it still doesn't include Apple Intelligence. Apple Intelligence will be available on all compatible devices from October onwards in U.S. English.
RCS Messaging on iOS 18 Explained: All Things an iPhone User Should Know
Abubakar Mohammed
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Apple is rolling out RCS on iOS 18 across multiple operators in the US, Canada, and some parts of Europe. Android and iOS users can now send multimedia in high-quality, use read receipts, and message reactions. However, RCS on iOS isn't encrypted as of now, since Apple uses the most basic version of RCS called Universal Profile.
On September 16, 2024, Apple rolled out the final, polished version of iOS 18 for iPhones. The newest update brings a bunch of exciting additions like a revamped Control Center, Home Screen Customizations, and more. To upgrade from iOS 17 to iOS 18, go to Settings -> General -> Software Update and tap on the Download and Install option on the iOS 18 update notification.
To use iPhone Mirroring, you must install iOS 18 on your iPhone and macOS Sequoia on your Mac. If iPhone Mirroring isn't working, you should check your Apple IDs and enable Bluetooth & Wi-Fi on both devices. Also, make sure your iPhone is locked and you aren't using AirPlay or Apple Sidecar feature. If nothing works, try restarting your devices.
Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode in iOS 18 uses Apple Intelligence to surface only the important notifications while filtering out everything else. To set up Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode, go to Settings -> Focus then tap on the "+" icon, choose Reduce Interruptions, and tap on Customize Focus. You’ll see a toggle to turn on the Intelligent Breakthrough and Silencing option when you create a new Focus mode or customize an existing one.
Apple rolled out the iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia with the much-useful iPhone Mirroring feature that allows you to use your iPhone from your Mac's display. To use iPhone Mirroring, you need a Mac with an Apple silicon chip or a T2 Security chip and an iPhone where you've signed in using the same Apple ID with two-factor authentication enabled. To get started, bring your iPhone near to your Mac, click on the iPhone Mirroring icon from your Mac's Dock, and follow the on-screen instructions.
How to Hide Ads in Safari Using Distraction Control Feature in iOS 18
Kanika Gogia
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The new Distraction Control feature lets you hide certain banners, cookie preference pop-ups, ads, and other distracting webpage items while you're browsing. To hide ads in Safari using the Distraction Control feature, go to a webpage and tap on Page Menu -> Hide Distracting Items. This feature can temporarily hide ads, but they will show up again when the site refreshes. If you wish to unhide the elements, tap on the Page Menu and choose Show Hidden Items.
Apple's iOS 18 made its debut at WWDC 2024, with stable IOS 18 out on September 16. The next-gen iOS 18 arrives with some impressive features like customizable home & lock screens, a revamped Control Center, a new Passwords app, RCS support, call recording to iPhones, a dedicated Game mode, and more. The iPhone XR, XS, XS Max, and newer models have secured a spot in the iOS 18 supported devices list.
The new iOS 18 brings a redesigned Control Center with a new Controls Gallery that lets you add more controls. You can now customize the new Control Center in iOS 18. To do this, open the Control Center, tap on the "+" icon from the top left, and tap on the Add a Control option. In addition, you have the freedom to rearrange or resize the controls or even add a new Control Center screen.
The latest iOS 18 has updated the Messages app with iMessage scheduling, RCS support, Tapbacks, Formatting options, and all new Text Effects. You can apply animated effects to individual letters, words, phrases, or emojis with the Text Effects feature in iOS 18. For this, open the Messages app, type your message, select a word or phrase, and choose the Text Effects option. You get to choose from eight text animation options, including Big, Small, Shake, Nod, Explode, Ripple, Bloom, and Jitter.
Apple offers a new accessibility feature named Vocal Shortcuts that lets you assign a custom phrase that Siri can understand to launch shortcuts and complete complex tasks. You can use the Vocal Shortcuts feature to rename Siri on your iPhone in iOS 18. For this, go to Settings -> Accessibility -> Set Up Vocal Shortcuts -> Siri. Once the new word has been set, you can use it to activate Siri on your iPhone. Bear in mind that the new name won't sync with other devices like HomePod.
Apple has added RCS support to iOS 18 to allow smooth communication between iPhone and Android users. To use RCS on iPhone, you have to install iOS 18 and your network carrier must support RCS. If you want to enable or disable RCS on iPhone, go to Settings -> Apps -> Messages -> RCS Messaging.
If you're looking for the best wireless chargers for your brand new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Max, we'd recommend going for either the official Apple MagSafe charging pad, or choosing one from this list. Take a look!
The iPhone 16 pre-orders begin on September 13 at 5 am PT on Apple's website as well as all major retailers and carriers. Here are the best iPhone 16 pre-order deals you need to check out.
If you're on your way to grab the latest iPhone 16 Pro, you may want to invest in a good-quality case. Don't worry, we've done the heavy-lifting and have compiled a list of the best iPhone 16 Pro Max cases you can buy. Take a look right here!
Rajesh Mishra
Looking for a reliable way to record incoming/outgoing calls on iPhone? Here are the 5 ways to record a phone call on iPhone in 2024.
Anshuman Jain
In this read, we have compiled a list of some of the best cases that you can get for iPhone 16 Plus if you are planning to buy one in order to protect the device itself. We have discussed briefly about the highlights of the case and provided a link so you can quickly jump to the website and order one without much hassle.
In this list, we have mentioned six best cases that you can get for the new iPhone 16. These cases offer varying kind of protection to your device, and some of them even make your phone look stand out of the others thanks to their unique and colorful designs. Use this list to protect your new iPhone with a good case.
Arjun Sha
Apple's latest A18 Pro chipset delivers powerful single-core CPU performance due to Armv9.2 implementation. However, based on new leaks, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 seems to have outperformed the A18 Pro in multi-threaded workloads. On the GPU front, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4's Adreno 830 GPU seems poised to outclass A18 Pro's GPU.
Debuted with iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, the Action Button is now present on all the iPhone 16 models. With the Action Button across the entire iPhone lineup, Apple has killed the classic Mute switch on iPhones.
iPhone 16 May Have a USB-C Port, but the Transfer Speeds Are Still Stuck in the Past
Kanika Gogia
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Although the new iPhone 16 and 16 Plus arrived with several noteworthy upgrades, Apple did not improve the connectivity speeds with the USB-C port on the iPhone 16. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus still have the same USB 2 transfer speeds of up to 480Mb/s, which is the same transfer speed that the Lightning port supports.
Apple's new A18 Pro chipset for the iPhone 16 Pro series offers great CPU performance and outperforms Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 by a huge margin. The GPU has also gained substantial performance improvement due to increased clock speed and faster memory.
Planning on getting the best case for your iPhone 16 Pro Max? Take a look at our handpicked list of best iPhone 16 Pro Max cases right here!
I’m Calling It, This iPhone 16 Pro Max Color Will Be the Bestseller
Ajaay Srinivasan
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Apple has finally taken the wrappers off of the iPhone 16 lineup. If you're gearing up to get the top-of-the-line iPhone 16 Pro Max, we recommend not missing out on the new Desert Titanium colorway. With a subtle earthy hue, Desert Titanium brings a whole new appeal to the iPhone lineup, and it could a versatile option for people with different tastes.
The iPhone 16 series of phones are here, and ship in a variety of different colors. Additionally, the new iPhones also arrive with a new set of color-matched wallpapers to enhance the overall aesthetics. However, you don't necessarily need an iPhone 16 series phone to enjoy these wallpapers. We have listed all the new iPhone 16 wallpapers right here for you to download and enjoy on any phone!
Apple has released two new chipsets with the launch of the iPhone 16 series. Both A18 and A18 Pro include a six-core CPU, but the former gets a 5-core GPU and the latter packs a 6-core GPU. Apart from that, both chipsets support hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing.
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Battle of the Heavyweights!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The iPhone 16 Pro Max has just gone official, and we have compared it to Samsung's latest and greatest, the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Take a look!
iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which One Is Right Fit For You?
Ajaay Srinivasan
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The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are Apple's newest high-end mobile devices, offering larger displays, new A18 Pro chipset, a 48MP ultra-wide camera, 4K 120fps video recording, and support for Apple Intelligence. If you're thinking of buying one, this buyer's guide will help you decide which one to pick between the two models.
All the models of the iPhone 16 series come with a dedicated Camera Control button that offers easy access to several camera-related functions. You can slide to adjust a specific setting or press down to take pictures. Read on to learn what you can do with the new iPhone 16 Camera Control button.
Apple has revealed their top-of-the-line iPhone 16 Pro Max that replaces last year's iPhone 15 Pro Max. The new device comes with a range of upgrades including a larger display, new Apple A18 Pro SoC, a new 48 MP ultrawide sensor, and a new Capture button among other changes. Do these improvements warrant an upgrade over your existing iPhone 15 Pro Max or should you wait another year? That's what we're here to explain here.
The latest A18 Pro chipset delivers 15% faster CPU performance than the A17 Pro. Its CPU consumes 20% less power which is great. In the GPU department, the A18 Pro offers 20% faster graphics performance. To read more about the performance gains, go through our detailed comparison.
The iPhone 16 has gone official with the Apple A18, and competes with the Pixel 9 in the segment. Which is the better phone? See here!
The new iPhone 16 arrives with some noteworthy upgrades like an Action Button, a Camera Control Button, a new A18 processor, boosted RAM, and Apple Intelligence support. Here's an iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15 comparison to help you buy the best model that suits your requirements.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus made entry with redesigned camera modules, brand-new A18 processors, Apple Intelligence support, and much more. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus starts at $799 and $899 respectively. Read on to know what are the differences between the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.
Apple has launched the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max with bigger displays. The iPhone 16 Pro features a 6.3-inch display, whereas the iPhone 16 Pro Max boasts a 6.9-inch display. Due to increased display sizes, your iPhone 15 Pro case won't fit the iPhone 16 Pro.
Apple has launched the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus with a redesigned vertical camera system, a programmable Action Button, and a new Capture Button. Due to design changes and the addition of new buttons, your iPhone 15 case won't fit the iPhone 16.
Apple removed the SIM tray in the U.S. models of the iPhone starting from iPhone 14 series. This is the same case with the newly released iPhone 16 devices that don't come with a physical SIM tray and only offer dual e-SIM option. However, for the rest of the world, including regions like Europe and Asia, the iPhone 16 series will still have a SIM card slot, allowing the use of one physical SIM and one eSIM simultaneously. Only mainland China will have the option for dual physical SIM cards.