Show information about slow charging
iOS 18 brings new possibilities to optimize the charging of your iPhone. To see if you are using the most suitable charger, go to Settings -> Battery. Here you will find a detailed overview of the battery status, including information on the charging speed. If you are using a slower charger, the system will notify you. Your iPhone should be connected to the charger at this time.
Shutdown in the control center
iOS 18 brings a number of innovations that make controlling your iPhone easier. One of them is the redesigned Control Center with a new virtual power button in the upper right corner. To turn off your iPhone, simply open Control Center (swipe up from the top-right corner of the screen on iPhones with Face ID), then press the newly added power button. This feature is great for quickly turning off your device, for example if your iPhone is overheating or unresponsive. The virtual power button is also convenient for users with rugged cases and limited access to physical buttons.
Applications sans noms
If you want to hide app names on your iPhone desktop and you have an iPhone iOS 18 or later, long press on your device’s Home screen. In the upper left corner, tap Edit, then head to the bottom of the screen, where you’ll select Large in the icon size panel.
Customizing the native Photos interface
Want to customize the look of your iPhone Photos app with iOS 18 and newer? It’s easy! Open the Photos app and scroll down. There you will see the Customize option. Click on it and a preview of all available photo categories will appear. To hide a category, simply click the checkmark icon next to its name. You can also change the order of categories by holding and dragging the three-dash icon to the right of the category name to the desired position.
Schedule to send an iMessage
S iOS 18 communication on your iPhone becomes even more flexible! The new message scheduling feature lets you specify exactly when you want your messages to be sent. Whether you want to wish someone happy birthday at midnight or remember an important event, you can do it all in advance. How to do it? When composing a message, simply tap the plus (+) icon to the left of the text field and select Send Later. Then select a specific date and time on the calendar that you want the message to be delivered. And that’s it! The message will be sent automatically without you having to think about anything.
