iOS 18 Launch: Custom Colors, Cosmic Texting, and No AI Butler in Sight!
Summary
Apple has just dropped iOS 18, the biggest update for iPhones this year, and let me tell you, it’s a home run—even if it doesn’t include a robot butler named Apple Intelligence (which, by the way, is still in beta and planning to crash the party later this fall). So, while we wait for Siri to get some AI wisdom, let’s dive into the colorful changes that this update has brought to our beloved iPhones! First off, forget everything you know about where to place your app icons. With iOS 18, you’re the captain of your own iPhone ship! Want to organize your apps like a fancy restaurant menu with only the appetizers on the side? Go for it! Going all rogue and sticking your most-used app right in the center like it’s the star of the show? Why not! And speaking of stars, have you ever looked at your app icons and thought, “I wish you could wear a color that suits my mood”? Well, now they can! You can change their appearance to anything from a chic dark mode look to a vibrant palette that’ll give your home screen more flair than a peacock at a fashion show. On top of a dazzling home screen makeover, Apple has gone on a redesign spree with its apps. The Messages app has leveled up its game like it’s trying out for the next season of “Survivor: Text Edition.” Now, instead of just your run-of-the-mill emojis—or as I like to call them, ‘the old faithfuls’—you can gasp bold or italicize your messages. Forget simple reactions; now you can express your emotions through a buffet of emojis! “Happy? Throw in a smiley face! Angry? Hit ‘em with a red-faced emoji!” And if you’re thinking about abandoning ship in a Wi-Fi desert, don’t panic! Supporters can now send texts through satellites. Yes, you heard right: texting from space, cool right? Just make sure to tell your friends you’ve upgraded; no one likes being left on read, especially not light years away. Last but certainly not least, there’s a new app in town called Passwords—no more trying to remember that random password you thought was clever but is actually just gibberish (like Jabberwocky after a long night). This new app will save and generate strong passwords, so you can finally stop using ‘123456’ (we’ve all been there). Available for all iPhones from 2018 onward, this update is ready for download under Settings > General > Software Update. So go ahead, upgrade your life! Even without Apple Intelligence, this update is kicking things up a notch, and your iPhone is practically begging for it!
Original Source: www.cnbc.com
