Apple introduced iOS 18 at the WWDC 24 event, revealing just one new ios 18 wallpaper so far. However, rumors indicate that iOS 18 may include wallpapers from older iPhone editions. The public release of iOS 18 is expected in September 2024, coinciding with the launch of the new iPhones.
The exciting main event of WWDC 24 showcased the launch of iOS 18, focusing primarily on delivering highly anticipated customization features. And, as always, there’s a fresh new iOS 18 wallpaper waiting for you to grab!
The new light mode wallpaper boasts a gradient background transitioning from a peachy-pink hue to a light yellow, smoothly blending into a cool teal-blue at the bottom.
Meanwhile, the dark mode wallpaper features colors shifting from a dark blue at the bottom right to a lighter, translucent blue at the center, merging into a warm pinkish-red hue toward the top left.
Key Features in iOS 18
Here are some notable additions and updates in the latest version of iOS:
Home Screen Customization: Android Users Can’t Poke Fun at iPhone Anymore
- Rearrange apps anywhere on the screen and customize app icon designs and colors based on your wallpaper.
- Hide apps from the home screen within the App Library, accessible with Face ID.
Control Center: Take Control of How You Can Control Your iPhone
- Redesigned Control Center with easily accessible control screens.
- Customize controls with Controls Gallery, rearrange, resize, or create custom control groups.
Photos App: A Scrapbook for All of Your Memories
- Automatically categorizes images by topics and hides screenshots.
- New carousel view highlights your best content.
iMessage: RCS Is Finally Here
- Supports RCS for texting with Android devices, emoji reactions, scheduled messages, and text formatting options.
Other Key Features
- Passwords App: Centralized, secure storage for credentials synced across devices.
- Maps: Topographic maps, trail networks, offline access, and custom walking/hiking routes.
- Game Mode: Optimizes gaming performance.
- Wallet: Private payments, rewards, installment payments with Apple Pay, and redesigned event tickets.
- AirPods: Hands-free Siri interactions, voice isolation for phone calls.
- Journal: Mood tracking, easy searching, and sorting of past entries.
- Calculator: Math Notes calculator with unit conversion, history, and scientific calculator.
- iOS 18 includes more features, with Apple Intelligence features coming later this year with iPhone 15 Pro models.
iPhone Compatible With iOS 18
- iPhone 15 series
- iPhone 14 series
- iPhone 13 series
- iPhone 12 series
- iPhone 11 series
- iPhone XS series
- iPhone XR, and iPhone SE (2nd generation or later).
FAQs on iOS 18
The developer beta version becomes available after the event, followed by the public beta release in July. The stable version is set for release in September, coinciding with the launch of the new iPhones.
Unless you need the developer beta for testing purposes, we recommend against installing it. However, if you still wish to proceed, follow these steps: Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates > Select iOS 18 Developer Beta and install the update.
