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RCS in Messenger, greater personalization, artificial intelligence, and more. See what's new that will soon be available for your iPhone or iPad

Today (10/6) the Apple made the traditional broadcast of the opening of the WWDC24, bringing news related to the company's software. We saw the announcement of the new iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 — in addition to macOS Sequoia, Watch 11, visionOS 2 and the awaited Apple Intelligence, the company's AI. Among the highlights of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 are the high customization of icons and the main screen of iPhone e iPad, as well as sending messages (SMS) via satellite, for when cellular or Wi-Fi connections are not available and much more. Check out! 461dq

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Apple Intelligence is focused on the 's personal context to be able to serve them in the best possible way. Image: Apple

One of the big announcements of the day was the Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system for iPhone, iPad e Mac that combines new generative models with personal context to bring even smarter, more specific results to s. The new feature will improve everything the system can offer, with an emphasis on the personal assistant that we already knew — the Crab.

With the new writing tools included in iOS 18, you can rewrite, revise, and summarize text virtually anywhere in the system, including Mail, Pages and third-party apps. Already in iPadOS 18 we can mention the app Notes, where it will be possible to access the Image Playground by the new Image Wand in the tool palette of Apple Pencil, further improving the visual appearance of notes.

You can see these and more changes in our matter about the Apple Intelligence. Now let's check out what's new in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18!

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The main highlight of the iOS 18 are the new customization options for Home Screen e Lock Screen, a redesign of the app Photos with automatically organized photo libraries, and improvements in Mail which sorts emails into categories using the new Apple Intelligence. The app Posts now allows satellite communication in the absence of a cellular network or Wi-F, in addition to the adoption of technology RCS for sending messages – which we will explain shortly.

We're so excited to introduce iOS 18. It's a big release with amazing features like new levels of customization and efficiency, a redesigned Photos app, and powerful ways to stay in touch through Messages. There are many benefits for everyone. This release also marks the beginning of a very exciting new era of personal intelligence, with Apple Intelligence offering intuitive, powerful and immediately useful possibilities that will transform the iPhone experience, all designed with privacy in mind. We can't wait for people to try it.

Craig Federighi, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering at Apple

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The Home Screen can be customized by arranging apps and widgets in any empty space. Image: Apple

O iPhone will feature new ways to customize the Home Screen, Lock Screen and Control Center. Apps and widgets can be organized into any available space on the Home Screen, allowing better integration with the background image or positioning them above the Dock for easier access. App icons and widgets can be given a new look, with dark or colorful effects, or displayed in larger sizes to create the ideal experience. Home screen icons may follow the color scheme of the background image or a color designated by the .

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Control Center has been redesigned to make it easier to access many functions that people use every day. Image: Apple

A Control Center has been redesigned to offer easier access to many everyday actions, with new levels of customization. The interface now allows quick access to the most used controls, such as those in the app Home, media playback e connectivity, making it easy to switch between them with a swipe on the right part of the screen.

Control gallery offers several customization options for the Control Center (Image: Apple)

You can add controls from ed third-party apps, such as unlock a car ou quickly access a social network, All in one place. The new controls gallery shows all available options, allowing you to customize the layout, adjust sizes, and create entirely new groups of controls.

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For the first time the controls at the bottom of the Lock Screen can be changed by choosing from the options available in the gallery or removing them completely. O Action Button do iPhone 15 Pro e iPhone 15 Pro Max can also be triggered to quickly activate the controls displayed in the gallery.

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You can schedule a message to be sent later. Image: Apple

O iMessage - Where Posts — now has new text effects that highlight letters, words, phrases or emojis with dynamic animations, bringing more interaction to conversations. It will now be easier to express message intent by adding formatting like bold, italic, underlined and strikethrough. The options for tapback allow you to respond with any emoji or sticker. Another new feature is the possibility of writing a message and scheduling it to be sent for later.

When sending messages to s who don't have an Apple device, Messages now s RCS, providing more reliable multimedia content and group messaging compared to SMS and MMS. The RCS (Rich Communication Services) is an evolution of SMS e MMS, designed to enrich the messaging experience on mobile devices. There is a lot of talk that this inclusion is possibly due to legal issues involving the United Kingdom.

Satellite messaging allows you to communicate even outside the cellular network coverage area (Image: Apple)

O iOS 18 also introduces the Satellite Messaging for situations where cellular or Wi-Fi connections are not available. Leveraging technology that powers iPhone's satellite capabilities (seen in the latest iPhones), the option to connect to the nearest satellite automatically appears in the Messages app. This allows you to send and receive text messages, emojis, and Tapbacks via iMessage and SMS. A Dynamic Islands indicates when the satellite connection is active. Because iMessage is designed to protect privacy, messages sent via satellite are end-to-end encrypted.

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Mail introduces new ways to manage your inbox by sorting it into categories. Image: Apple

about the app Mail, it will bring new features to manage the inbox and keep s with their emails always up to date. Message categorization on your device organizes incoming emails into four categories: Primary (or Primary) for personal and more urgent emails, Transactions (or Transactions) for confirmations and receipts, Updates (or What's New) for news and social media notifications, and Discount (or ments) for marketing emails and offers — similar to what Gmail already does in inboxes. Additionally, Mail will introduce a new summary view that groups all relevant emails from a single sender, making it easier to quickly find what's important right now.

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Reader in Safari has been redesigned to help people enjoy texts by including a summary and table of contents. Image: Apple

The browser safari, native to Apple devices, now provides a more convenient way to discover information online with features Highlights and an improved Reader tool experience. Using machine learning technology, Safari will be able to highlight relevant information on web pages. This makes it possible, for example, to read article summaries, quickly view the location of restaurants, hotels or points of interest, or even play artist tracks directly from the news about the album or song. Already the Reader has been redesigned to offer even more distraction-free reading options, including summaries and indexes in long texts.

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The new s app makes it easy to access your s in one place. Image: Apple

Redesigned with resource inspiration The Kid/Boy, seen on Apple systems for over 25 years, the new app s simplifies the management of s, master s, Wi-Fi s, and verification codes. The app will also offer alerts about common vulnerabilities, such as s that are too simple or repeated, and those that have been compromised in recognized data breaches.

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Blocked apps can be hidden in a dedicated folder in the App Library, without appearing on the Home Screen. Image: Apple

The update will come with features to empower s to control their own content. According to the company, robust privacy management tools have been included, in which s will be able to determine who can access their applications and how their information is shared, in addition to controlling the iPhone's connection to accessories.

Os blocked apps e hidden will be able to guarantee peace of mind to s, ensuring that their private information, such as notifications and application content, remains protected from unwanted eyes. s will have the ability to block apps, giving them greater control over their privacy. To further enhance privacy, you will be able to hide apps by moving them to a locked apps folder. When an app is blocked or hidden, its content, such as messages and emails, will not appear in searches, notifications, or other areas of the system.

With iOS 18, s will be able to decide their own information, choosing share only specific s with certain apps. Developers will also have a simple way to connect third-party accessories to the iPhone without giving the app permission to see all other devices on the network. This approach keeps devices private and simplifies the pairing process.

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A single, simplified view displays the grid and new collections. Image: Apple

The app design Photos has been completely renovated to make it easier for s to search for specific moments. The familiar grid now appears in a single, simplified view, and new collections let you search by theme without having to add content to albums. The cselections can be set, keeping your favorite images always accessible.

A new view in Carousel includes daily highlights showcasing favorite people, pets, places and more. A Autoplay of content throughout the app brings photo libraries to life, ing the moments recorded as you scroll through the images. As each photo library is unique, the app allows complete customization. s will also be able to organize collections, pin the most viewed, and add important items to the carousel view.

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Minor updates are also present in the new iOS 18, just take a look:

  • In-app Maps from Apple, you can explore thousands of trails in US national parks and even create custom hiking routes, all accessible offline. Now for resources that are more accessible to Brazilians, you will be able to save your favorite trails and routes, as well as important places, in the new Places Library, and add personal notes for each of them.
  • O Game mode enhances the gaming experience by providing more stable frame rates, especially during extended sessions, and improving the responsiveness of wireless accessories like AirPods and controllers.
Game mode improves audio on AirPods and allows you to connect controllers (Image: Apple)
  • O Apple Pay will now offer new payment methods, including points redemption and installment options on certain credit and debit cards. As Tap to Cash, you can send and receive money via Apple Cash bringing two iPhones together. And in the app Wallet from Apple, tickets now provide useful event information like venue details, recommended Apple Music playlists, and more.
Tap to Cash allows you to transfer money and make payments just by bringing two iPhones together (Image: Apple)
  • With shareplay No. Apple Music, multiple people can share control over music playback on the HomePod, Apple TV or any Bluetooth speaker, making the music experience more fun and immersive.
  • The experience with AirPods becomes even more personalized, private and convenient with interactions with Crab. AirPods Pro (2nd generation) s will rely on head movement to respond yes or no to Siri messages. O Voice Isolation will improve call quality in noisy or windy environments. Updates to AirPods will also deliver best-in-class audio latency for mobile gaming and offer Personalized Spatial Audio for an immersive gaming experience.
  • no app Notes, entered formulas and equations will be solved instantly with the Math Notes. The app also includes new hideable sections and highlighting options to emphasize important information.
  • no app daily, a new information view helps you track goals, and it will be easier to search and sort entries to recall memories. Time spent journaling can be recorded as mindfulness minutes in the app Health, and it will be possible to record the emotional state directly in the Diary. A Journal widget is now available to quickly start writing from the Home Screen or Lock Screen, and audio recordings are automatically transcribed, with the option to export or print journal entries.
  • O Calendar will become more convenient when showing app events and tasks Sticky notes. You'll now be able to create, edit, and complete reminders directly from Calendar, and the updated monthly view gives you an overview of events and tasks.
  • no app Health, the Medical Record will be redesigned to facilitate access to important information in cases of emergency. Additionally, the Health app will assist during pregnancy by providing adjustments and recommendations that reflect changes in physical and mental health.
  • O Emergency SOS Live Video allows you to send recordings and stream them to help emergency services. During an emergency call, healthcare professionals can request live video or camera media over a secure connection to provide assistance more quickly and easily.
  • no app Home You will be able to grant access to guests to control certain home automation accessories, set access times, and more. Opening doors with digital keys using ultra-wideband technology makes it easier to enter your home when you are less than two meters from the door. The Home app will also receive practical updates in the Energy category, making it easier for qualified s to consult, understand and make informed decisions about their electricity use at home.
  • Accessibility updates include: Eye Tracking, a built-in option to navigate your iPhone with just your eyes; Music Haptics, a new way for people who are deaf or have hearing loss to enjoy music through the Taptic Engine on iPhone; It is Vocal Shortcuts, which help you perform tasks by emitting personalized sounds.

O iOS 18 will arrive at second half of 2024 as a free software update for the iPhone XS and newer models — when this year's iPhones are released. The resources of Apple Intelligence will only be available for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max or later versions.

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Just like iOS 18, there were also several new features for the iPadOS 18. Among the highlights are the arrival of the long-awaited Calculator to the iPad, accompanied by the Math Notes, along with new handwriting features in the Notes app, specially optimized for Apple Pencil. The iPad will also feature more customization options for Home Screen and Control Center, like in iOS 18. iPadOS 18 will be able to debut the Apple Intelligence, compatible with iPad models equipped with M1 chips and later. Let's get to the news!

Our most versatile device gets even more powerful and smarter with iPadOS 18. With fun new ways to customize your Home Screen, a redesigned Photos experience, major updates to the Notes app, the addition of Calculator with Math Notes, and the revolutionary introduction of Apple Intelligence, iPadOS 18 brings incredible new features that were created especially for iPad and make it easier than ever to accomplish any task.

Craig Federighi, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering at Apple

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Awaited by so many s for so long, finally the app Calculator will come to iPads, along with the Math Notes. The new feature will offer the convenience of typing or writing mathematical expressions and instantly get your handwritten solutions. The will be able to assign values ​​to variables to bring new concepts into the classroom, plan a budget and much more. As new graphics feature, it will be possible to insert a graph from a typed or handwritten equation, even allowing you to add multiple equations to the same graph for comparative analysis. All your Math Notes are automatically stored in the Notes app, in the specific Math Notes folder.

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The resource Smart Script promises to evolve the handwriting experience using the Apple Pencil, making handwritten notes smoother, more versatile and legible, while maintaining the unique essence of each person's handwriting. Based on learning the 's handwriting, the feature corrects and standardizes handwritten letters and words, ensuring legibility even when writing in a hurry.

Smart Script also allows you to edit handwritten notes just like you do with typed text. With Apple Pencil, it's simple to add spaces, cross out words, or even insert typed text between handwritten notes, with the automatic adjustment from paragraph to new content.

The application Notes It will also bring improvements in text typing. It will be possible to organize notes more conveniently by hiding sections under titles and subtitles. And to highlight important information, five new color options are available to highlight text.

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iPadOS 18 introduces new ways to customize the Home Screen to create the layout you want. Image: Apple

Just like in iOS 18, the iPadOS 18 will feature new ways of customize the Home Screen and app icons. It will be possible organize app icons and widgets in any available space on the Home Screen, allowing you to create the ideal layout to highlight the background image. Additionally, icons and widgets can be customized with different visual styles, including light, dark or specific color-based tones. For a more minimalist look, application icons and widgets can also be displayed larger and without the name below.

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Control Center provides quick access to the most frequently used groups of controls. Image: Apple

A Control Center has undergone a complete redesign to simplify access to everyday actions, offering new levels of personalization and flexibility. Now, the interface provides quick access to the most used control groups, such as those related to the app Home, media playback e connectivity, allowing you to switch between them with a simple swipe on the right part of the screen. It will be possible to add control ed third-party apps directly in the Control Center, bringing everything together in one place. Developers can leverage the new Controls API to give s the ability to perform an even greater variety of tasks, such as unlocking their car or capturing content for social media instantly.

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A new tab bar, now redesigned, hovers over the content of applications, thus complementing the side bar. This change helps s stay focused on what's most important, keeping other content accessible through tabs. Drop-down tab bar integration with sidebar gives you access simplified all application functionalities.

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The redesign of the Photos app takes advantage of the iPad's wider screen. Image: Apple

Taking advantage of the iPad's larger screen, the app Photos it also undergoes a redesign like iOS 18, bringing its biggest update to date. Now photo libraries are automatically organized, reducing the time spent searching for photos and increasing the time spent enjoying the best moments. The well-known viewing grid will arrive in a unified and simplified, while the new collections allow you to search by theme without having to add content to albums. To the collections They can also be pinned to ensure favorite images are always at hand.

The new carousel view offers daily updated highlights showcasing loved ones, pets, places and more. Auto-playing content throughout the app brings photo libraries to life, providing a journey through great moments as you scroll through images. Given that each photo library is unique, the app is highly customizable. s have the freedom to organize collections, pin the most accessed ones and add what they consider most important to the carousel view.

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Messages in iPadOS 18 also introduces the option to schedule messages to be sent later. Image: Apple

The app Posts presents important updates in the form of expression and communication. Text formatting, including bold, italic and underlined, plus new animation effects, improve the way s communicate. With Tapbacks, it is now possible to react to messages using emojis or stickers. In iPadOS 18, Messages gives you the ability to schedule messages for later sending, giving s full control over when and how to communicate with their s.

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Safari now offers the option to read a text summary to get a feel for the content. Image: Apple

The browser safari now presents a more convenient way to discover information online with features Highlights and an improved Reader tool experience. Using machine learning technology, Safari will be able to highlight relevant information on web pages. This makes it possible, for example, to read article summaries, quickly view the location of restaurants, hotels or points of interest, or even play artist tracks directly from the news about the album or song. Already the Reader has been redesigned to offer even more distraction-free reading options, including summaries and indexes in long texts.

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s is a new app that makes it easier to access credentials and stores them securely. Image: Apple

O iPadOS 18 brings a set of tools for controlling the privacy and accessibility of applications — just as we saw in iOS 18. Now s have more options to determine who can view your apps, how your s are shared, and how iPad interacts with external accessories.

Developed based on the Chaves resource, the s is a new application that simplifies access to your credentials by storing them securely in a single location. This includes s, master s, verification codes, and security alerts.

The resources of blocking and hiding apps promise to offer peace of mind, preventing sensitive information, such as notifications and application content, from being inadvertently exposed. s can now block apps individually, providing more granular control over their privacy. It will be possible to hide applications by moving them to a protected folder, further strengthening data security. When an app is blocked or hidden, its content, such as messages and emails, will not appear in searches, Notifications or other parts of the system.

s also have greater control over how apps access their information. By granting permission to access s, you can specify which s an app can access, rather than granting access to the entire list. To ensure privacy over network connections, developers can connect Bluetooth accessories directly, without depending on other nearby devices. According to the company, these improvements not only strengthen the security of s' personal data, but also offer greater transparency and control over their iPad experience.

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We will also see other updates to the iPadOS 18, being them:

  • shareplay brings updates on screen sharing. s can now tap the screen and draw to indicate actions to take. To provide more direct assistance, they can request permission to remotely control a device.
  • What's new in Freeform with scenes to organize sections of a board by subject or moving quickly during a presentation.
  • Games are more immersive, with features like Game mode e Custom Spatial Audio. These features promise to put players at the center of the action in releases, including Assassin's Creed Shadows e RESIDENT EVIL 7 Biohazard on the platform. O Game Porting Toolkit offers developers new tools that make it easier to adapt advanced games for the iPad, iPhone and Mac.
  • O Calendar became even more useful by showing application events and tasks Sticky notes. You can now create, edit, and complete reminders directly in Calendar.
  • The application Sticky notes offers new tools like the ability to view, create, and edit reminders directly in the Calendar app. It shows the list of recently deleted reminders and allows you to add subtasks to Smart Lists for quick reference.
  • In-app Maps from Apple, you can explore thousands of trails in US national parks and even create custom hiking routes, all accessible offline. Now for resources that are more accessible to Brazilians, you will be able to save your favorite trails and routes, as well as important places, in the new Places Library, and add personal notes for each of them.
  • Among the accessibility features are the Eye Tracking, a built-in option that lets you navigate your iPad with just your eyes, and Vocal Shortcuts, which help you perform tasks by emitting personalized sounds.

A iPadOS 18 beta for developers is now available through Apple Developer Program since today. A public beta will be available next month via Beta Software Program from Apple.

The new software features will be available later this year as a free update for the following devices:

  • iPad Pro (M4)
  • 12,9-inch iPad Pro (3nd generation and later)
  • 11-inch iPad Pro (1nd generation and later)
  • iPad Air (M2)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
  • iPad (7th generation and later)
  • iPad mini (5th generation and later)

See more about the launches in our video:

And you, what did you think of the news? Excited for the new update? Tell us in the comments!

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With information from: Apple [1], [2] e The Verge

reviewed by Glaucon Vital in 11 / 6 / 24.

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  1. The new features are great! I'm an iPad . I updated my iPad with TunesKit iOS System Recovery a few days ago. I usually use an iPad for studying and watching movies. I'm pleasantly surprised by the features of iOS18.

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