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Apple ha Officially launched this Monday the new version of its operating systems, including iOS 18which includes new customization, privacy and security features, although delays the arrival of image generation tools such as Genmoji and Image Playground.
In June, the Cupertino company announced the new features introduced by its new operating system for the iPhone, when it highlighted its capabilities for customizing icons and widgets, as well as privacy features for blocking and hiding services installed on the device or Apple Intelligence.
They also shared innovations in the operating systems that run on tablets (iPadOS 18) and Mac computers, with the new macOS Sequoia, as well as new features for the Apple Vision Pro and Apple TV with tvOS.
In this regard, Apple has already officially launched iOS 18, which comes with various functions designed to personalize the use of the smartphone, stay connected with friends and family and “relive favorite moments”, all in a secure and private way.
In iOS 18 it is now possible to change the appearance of icons and their location, in the style of what Android offers
Among these novelties, iOS 18 brings a new look to appswhich stand out against the background when dark mode is implemented, and whose icons can also be colored according to the user’s tastes.
Likewise, the Control Center has been redesigned to feature new groups of controlswhich can be accessed more fluidly by simply swiping down on the home screen. These controls include issues such as music management, screen brightness, notifications or the clock, among others. You can also Add third-party app controls compatible with this manager to have everything in one place.
To remember important moments, Apple has also introduced improvements to the Gallery, which has been redesigned so that users can organize it according to their needs. For example, it allows generate collections to automatically organize the library according to the subject of the image in question.
As a result, The gallery can be organized based on trips, photos from recent days, people, or even pets.Additionally, these collections can be organized to appear in the order desired by users, saving search time.
New Photo Gallery Features in iOS 18
Apple has also introduced new features in its application Messages, which includes new ways to personalize text, with animated effects. Following this line, iOS 18 includes the option of Schedule messages to send latereven when there is no good coverage with satellite messages. Meanwhile, the Mail application also introduces new options to improve the service, with the ability to sort messages according to their importance or urgency.
As for security and privacy-focused features, iOS 18 has introduced tools such as Locked Apps, which requires a password or FaceID to access the applications where it has been configured, and Hidden Apps, which hides desired applications in an external folder.
Another new feature that comes with iOS 18 is the activation lock of components, a new measure that seeks to discourage the sale of parts from stolen iPhones. This function Link an iPhone or iPad device, including all its components, to an Apple ID accountso that, in the event of theft or loss, another person is prevented from using or selling it.
With all this, as the technology company has detailed on its website, the compatible iPhone devices that can now install iOS 18 for free are
On the other hand, Apple has also officially launched the new versions of the operating systems for tablets (iPadOS 18), for computers (macOS Sequoia) and for their smart watches watchOS 11.
In this regard, all the new features launched in iOS 18 will also be present for the new operating system for tablets, such as the redesign of the Photos app. However, it includes New features such as the Calculator function.
Until now, iPads did not have a Calculator application, however, with iPadOS 18, users will be able to access this tool, which has the same appearance as the iPhone calculator, but optimized for large screens and with new options, such as the function of Viewing results history.
As for the new version of the operating system for computers, macOS Sequoia, Apple has launched improvements such as the rearranging open windows. Likewise, he has also launched a new Passwords appwhich allows you to organize credentials and security codes in one place.
In addition, Safari introduces the machine learning feature, which makes it possible to extract the most important information from web pages with the Highlights tool.
iPadOS 18 is now available for tablets
For its part, macOS Sequoia can be downloaded in the models
Likewise, Apple has also launched the new version of the operating system for smartwatches watchOS 11 which is available for the models
Regarding its ecosystem Apple Intelligencewhich offers tools powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), for the time being, will be deployed with iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1in beta for devices configured in American EnglishThis includes the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max models, as well as iPads and Macs with M1 chips, as detailed by Apple on its website. Therefore, its arrival in Europe and, specifically, in Spain, is not yet planned.
In this context, the technology company has also delayed the launch of some AI image generation functions included in Apple Intelligence, such as Genmoji e Image Playground. In the case of the first, it allows you to create new emojis directly with generative AI; for its part, Image Playground allows you to generate images in seconds. Thus, as it was recently known, both image generation tools will arrive via iOS 18.2, scheduled for release in December.
In addition to Apple Intelligence and its features, Apple has also delayed the arrival of some tools with iOS 18 in Europe, such as SharePlay Screen Sharingwhich allows screen sharing between devices. The same goes for the feature iPhone Mirroring para Macwhich allows users to bring the iPhone experience to their computer without having to use the smartphone, has also been delayed.
This decision is due to the “regulatory uncertainties” related to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires the promotion of interoperability and which, according to Apple, limits the arrival of certain features to its products, as shared in June of this year.
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