In iOS 18, the Control Center has been redesigned to provide easier access to many of the things users do every day, and it gets new levels of customization and flexibility. Users can now access things like media playback and smart home controls from the Control Center. Developers can also include controls from their apps, enabling quick access to controls like remotely starting a car, for example5. Additionally, users can customize Lock Screen shortcuts, replacing the flashlight and camera buttons with other controls5. On the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, the Action button can be mapped to trigger a specific control.
Safari's new Highlights feature uses machine learning to provide users with useful page information as they browse, including article summaries, directions, and quick links3. It allows users to quickly learn and obtain relevant information about people, music, movies, TV shows, and locations. The feature was discovered by AppleInsider in an exclusive report on Safari 18, months ahead of release.
Apple Intelligence is a set of AI features integrated into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. It leverages the power of Apple silicon to understand and create language and images, take action across apps, and draw from personal context to simplify and accelerate everyday tasks6. With Private Cloud Compute, Apple sets a new standard for privacy in AI.