In the same line of operation system, Apple has again risen to the occasion to produce the new IOS 18. Despite such big changes like the new Lock Screen and better widgets being well-discussed, numerous subtle additions can significantly improve your iPhone use. These are some of the hidden gems of iOS 18 most of which will be useful to all Apple device users be it first-time or professional tech users. Below, we want to share several of the most appealing and yet unnoticed features that can be found in Adobe PDFs.
Live Translate effectively for real-time face-to-face communication
New in iOS 18, Apple has also enhanced Live Translate to integrate translation during the flow of a conversation. All that is needed is to turn on the feature in the Translate app or use Siri and your iPhone will begin translating the words spoken into the selected language. It is useful when you are traveling or just speaking with international friends, this feature is very helpful.
How to Use: Open your Translate app > Choose Conversation Mode > Begin talking in your language; the app will demonstrate the translation right away.
Improved Focus Modes with Location-Based Conditions
ATTENTION! Focus Modes were great in iOS 15, but iOS 18 takes them to another level and adds location-based triggers. It is now possible to set your iPhone to automatically switch between focus modes depending on your location. For instance, if you are at the office, your iPhone will instantly switch to “Work” Focus Mode to eliminate all the other distractions.
How to Use: Find Focus in Settings > Locate > Choose Focus Mode > Click on “Add Automation” > Activate Location > Set a location for the specified mode.
Privacy-Focused Email Alias
Apple’s dedication to user privacy does not rest with iOS 18 as the Email Alias secures disposable addresses for signing up for services or newsletters. The mentioned aliases protect your real e-mail from appearing in front of marketers or potential spam senders.
How to Use: Open your iPhone’s Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Mail > Tap on Hide My Email to create a new alias.
Visual Dictionary on Foods and Other Plants
In iOS 18 there are some enhancements in Visual Lookup that can recognize outlines of not only famous attractions and pets but also food and plants. Only aim your camera at any dish and your iPhone will tell you what’s in it or what is the nutritional value. Likewise, for other enthusiasts such as plant enthusiasts, the new search function can now identify all kinds of plants right away.
How to Use: Go to the camera and open it > Aim towards a particular food item or plant > Now tap on the info button to get more details.
Up, up, up to Pro Level Video in Pictures
For the first time, in iOS 18 you will find professional levels of video manipulated directly in the Photos app. You can now also fine-tune video brightness, contrast, saturation or add cinematic filters right on the videos without the help of other apps. This makes it incredibly easy to create top-notch video content similar to what a pro could do.
How to Use: Picture Editing > Go to a video > Choose “Edit” > New video editing options that may be found now are filters, brightness, etc.
Here’s the reality behind that claim — it’s a Privacy Report complete with Real-Time Monitoring.
The App Privacy Report in iOS 18 does not only list the permissions apps have but also in detail. It can now watch the real-time activity of what apps are doing in the background and what webpage they are communicating with; their frequency of data access. It is, therefore, vital for anyone who cares about their privacy to check this feature.
How to Use: Swipe down from the Top of the screen and tap on the gear icon, then App Privacy Report, then On to start monitoring.
Haptic Feedback-Aware Usages of Quick Actions
iOS 18 release has brought a new dimension of the Quick Actions, that is, haptic feedback for touch action. All the haptic feedback is felt when you are pressing an app icon or a notification and it improves interactions with the iPhone device.
How to Use: Press and hold any app or notification to experience improved haptic feedback for rapid activities the user typically prefers.
Customizable Control Center
iOS 18 has added more possibilities to the Control Center, which allows users to include widgets for using particular applications, such as Shazam screen recording or various accessibility options. You can also look for how the tiles can be rearranged to put into focus what is mostly used.
How to Use: Tap Settings > Control Center > Customize the controls > add new features or remove them and rearrange them for your convenience.
Siri’s feature that enables the app to work within the device to deliver quick results
Siri, in turn, enabled with on-device processing, works quickly and is much more reliable in iOS 18. Today, most of Siri requests can be handled on your iPhone so it takes less time to respond and the user’s data is not transmitted to Apple’s servers when performing a basic function.
How to Use: Without paying any attention just practice speaking out loud “Hey Siri” and then attempt doing things such as setting up reminders, calling people, or even checking the weather. It won’t take you very long to determine that the system is indeed going to be much faster.
Final Thoughts
Apple celebrates the iPhone OS 18 release with impressive new features and the finest hidden goodies that impact your overall mobile usage. Better privacy specs and settings, Wiser and beefier widgets, and pro-grade video editing tools – that’s iOS 18 in a nutshell. Therefore, please do not hesitate to read through these features to be in a position to capture the core of the iPhone that can make you more efficient, creative, and secure!
What do you think is something not very obvious, but very useful, in iOS 18? Let us know in the comments!
