Today marks a significant day for Apple users as the company releases major updates for its flagship operating systems: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the exciting features you can expect.
iOS 18: Personalisation, Intelligence, and Connection
iOS 18 brings a plethora of new features to enhance your iPhone experience. You can now customise your Home Screen with app icons and widgets, and personalise Control Center for quick access to your favourite controls. The Photos app has been redesigned for easier navigation and organisation, and Messages offers new ways to express yourself and stay connected.
iOS 18 introduces Apple Intelligence, a powerful personal intelligence system designed to work with Apple silicon. It understands and creates both language and images, takes action across apps, and simplifies everyday tasks, all while protecting your privacy. Key features include Writing Tools to refine text, enhanced Photos capabilities for creating and editing memories, and a more natural Siri for voice interactions.
Other notable features in iOS 18 include:
- Recording and transcribing live calls in the Phone app
- Intelligent categorisation in Mail
- Streamlined browsing in Safari
- A new Passwords app for secure password management
- Privacy features to control app visibility, contact sharing, and accessory connections
With iOS 18, you can enjoy a more personalised, intelligent, and connected iPhone experience.
iPadOS 18: Unleashing the Power of iPad
iPadOS 18 brings a range of new features designed to enhance your iPad experience. You can now use Apple Pencil to solve expressions in the Calculator app, and Smart Script makes editing handwritten notes easier. Customise your Home Screen with app icons and widgets, and enjoy the redesigned Control Center for more flexibility. The Photos app has been updated for better navigation and organisation, and Messages offers new ways to express yourself and stay connected.
Additionally, iPadOS 18 introduces Apple Intelligence, a powerful personal system designed to simplify everyday tasks. It uses Apple silicon to understand and create language and images, while ensuring your privacy is protected. Apple Intelligence offers several key features. Writing Tools help refine text. Enhanced Photos capabilities allow for easier creation and editing of memories. Siri has also been improved, offering more natural voice interactions.
Other notable features in iPadOS 18 include:
- A redesigned tab bar for easier navigation
- New privacy controls to lock and hide apps
- Apple Intelligence, which will be available in beta next month
macOS Sequoia: The Future of Mac
macOS Sequoia, the latest version of macOS, introduces a range of exciting new features for Mac users. You can now access and control your iPhone directly from your Mac with iPhone Mirroring, and Safari offers new features like Highlights and a redesigned Reader. Arrange windows effortlessly with new tiling options, and securely manage your passwords with the Passwords app.
Additionally, macOS Sequoia introduces Apple Intelligence, a powerful personal intelligence system that leverages Apple silicon to understand and create language and images, take action across apps, and simplify everyday tasks while protecting your privacy. Apple Intelligence features include Writing Tools for refining text, a more natural Siri for voice interactions, and enhanced Photos capabilities.
Other notable features in macOS Sequoia include:
- Video conferencing updates with built-in backgrounds and presenter preview
- Updated Messages app with scheduling, text effects, and Tapbacks
- Enhanced Notes app with audio recording, transcription, and Math Notes
- Topographic maps and custom hiking routes in Maps
- Journaling features in the Health app
- Home app updates for guest access and energy management
- Emergency SOS Live Video
- AirPods updates for enhanced call quality, Siri Interactions, and personalised Spatial Audio
- Accessibility features like Eye Tracking, Music Haptics, Vocal Shortcuts, and Vehicle Motion Cues
With macOS Sequoia, you can enjoy a more powerful and efficient Mac experience.
Availability
- iOS 18: Available for iPhone Xs and later.
- iPadOS 18: Available for iPad Pro (M4), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later), iPad Air (M2), iPad Air (3rd generation and later),
- iPad (7th generation and later), and iPad mini (5th generation and later).
- macOS Sequoia: Available for Mac with an M-series chip.
Apple Intelligence
The first set of Apple Intelligence features will be available in beta next month as part of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. It will be available on iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPad and Mac with M1 and later, with device and Siri language set to U.S. English. Additional languages and platforms are coming over the course of the next year.
