The everlasting battle between iOS and Android keeps swaying either way every year.
Until iOS 17, apps would get arranged at the top of the screen by default.
b) The apps may end up covering your wallpaper.
Its a basic feature, but one that makes a significant difference in day-to-day usage.
Material You on iOS
Google introduced the Material You theme engine with Android 12.
The idea was to match UI elements with the wallpaper in use and allow users to customize their phones.
iOS 18 brings something similar to the table with the ability to theme app icons based on your wallpaper.
If you have a wallpaper with a yellow tone, the icons will automatically have a yellow background.
you’re able to also change the color manually to create a contrast.
Given how iPhone home screens have been boring for the longest time, this is a welcome change.
you’ve got the option to now rearrange the tiles as per your preference.
Moreover, the Control Center can now have multiple pages.
Set dedicated pages for web connection controls, focus modes, and your smart home devices.
Both of these tasks required workarounds earlier, but Im glad Apple has added them natively to iOS 18.
Improvements to iMessage and RCS Support
The ability to schedule an iMessage natively is back to the Messages app.
iMessage now works over satellite communication, too, in emergencies.
Speaking of communication, support for RCS messaging has now made its way to iOS.
I must say, iOS 18 makes you believe Apple is finally listening to consumers.
Call Transcriptions
Anyone using an iPhone would know recording calls on iOS is a nightmare.
There are workarounds, but none that are foolproof or free.
The wait finally ends!
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