5 New Features in iOS 18 that Android Users Already Enjoy

iPhone users can resize and relocate icons to the bottom of the screen, a feature already familiar to many.

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Exciting to anticipate the enhancements iOS 18 game mode will bring to iPhone users.

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Apple introduces a Locked or hidden apps feature for iPhone users, using Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode to conceal apps in a secret folder.

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Apple introduces RCS support in iOS 18 for enhanced messaging with non-Apple contacts, featuring Read Receipts and improved media sharing in the Messages app.

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Apple Photos in iOS 18 gets a long-awaited upgrade, introducing features like Recent Days, People, Pets, and automated collections to enhance user experience.

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