iOS 18 — Is It Really Good?

Major new features in the upcoming iOS update

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I’m stunned. This year’s WWDC, just like last year’s, was jam-packed with technology marvels. The Apple Intelligence segment was definitely the star of the show.

Looking at the preview, iOS 18, releasing this fall, will be the best update the iPhone will ever receive. The iPhones will finally be worthy of being called as smartphones, thanks to the high-level AI integration. But only the latest iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max models will get the new Apple Intelligence compatibility.

What a terrible start already. I know, it sucks, especially for the users who purchased an iPhone 14 Pro (Max) and iPhone 15 (Plus) last year.

If you haven’t watched the two-hour-long keynote, this article is perfect for you to take a glance at the important highlights of iOS 18. However, I’ll publish a separate article very soon, covering all the minor (but important) changes made to iOS 18, and another one dedicated to the core features of Apple intelligence.

Here are the major new features coming to all iPhones with iOS 18, later this year:

1. Home Screen Revamp