June 10th 2024.
Apple recently announced a series of changes that will be coming to its iOS operating system. This system is used on all iPhones and will be updated later this year. The new features will bring a fresh look to your iPhone screens, as well as improvements to the Photos and Messages apps.
The timing of the new iOS, which will be known as iOS 18, is set to coincide with the release of a new iPhone later this year. However, it will also be available for iPhones dating back several generations. This is great news for those who may not have the latest model.
One exciting update in the new iOS is the ability to customize the color theme of all your apps. This feature was inspired by a trend among users to color-code their apps in certain orders or groups. With the new iOS, you can now choose a color scheme for all your apps, giving your phone a cohesive look and feel.
Another great customization feature is the ability to move your icons to any area of the screen, creating gaps and space for your wallpaper to be seen. This is a big change from the previous layout where apps and widgets were always arranged from the top of the phone downward.
The Photos app in the new iOS 18 has also received a major overhaul. With the growing number of photos in our libraries, Apple has redesigned the app to make it easier to manage them all. This may take some getting used to for those who have been using the old system for a long time, but the changes are definitely for the better. Now, it's easier to avoid seeing photos that are not essential, such as screenshots or receipts.
In the iMessage app, where most people send text messages and photos to each other, there is a new feature called "RCS Messaging Support." This allows features like the thumbs-up "tapback" to work for Android users with modern phones. Plus, photos and videos can now be sent in higher quality. This is a huge change that was not heavily emphasized by Apple during their announcement.
Speaking of iMessage, another exciting update is the ability to see when your friends are typing, even if they don't have an iPhone. This means that "green bubble" users, or those without iPhones, can now also be a part of group messages. It's unclear at this point if they will have all the same features as iPhone users, but it's a step in the right direction.
Developers will have access to iOS 18 in the coming months to ensure that their apps are updated and ready. Meanwhile, Apple will likely release a public beta for people to test the new operating system before its official release, which is expected to be in mid-September. Stay tuned for more updates!
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