There is more to digital life than just artificial intelligence. While waiting to be able to take advantage of generative AI, where you will need an iPhone 15 Pro at least, you will be able to benefit from this fall the new software features of the 18th version of iOS, the iPhone operating system. Provided you have at least an iPhone Xr or a second generation SE. We have selected the most relevant ones to improve our daily lives as users.
iMessages are evolving
Schedule a text at a certain time so you don’t forget a birthday? Reply to a message with an unlimited list of emojis? Apple has heard the criticism of its limited iMessage messaging system and is upgrading to WhatsApp. You can even put text in bold or highlighted so that your interlocutor clearly understands the message.
In the absence of a network or Wi-Fi connection, these messages will be sent… By satellite. Provided you have a compatible device and are under clear skies and especially in the event of a life-threatening emergency.
Improved compatibility with Android
Many times announced then postponed, interoperability in messages sent between an Android device and an iPhone is progressing. No, the blue bubbles will always be reserved for users of devices with bitten apples. On the other hand, thanks to the integration of Rich Communication Services (RCS), an enriched SMS format, it will be possible to more easily exchange files such as images or videos of better quality and with better resolution. Another new feature is the sending of voice notes and audio files.
The redesign of the Photos application
Apple has done away with the historic way of browsing the iPhone’s album of photos. Instead of the current tab system, photos will be classified as thumbnails and by collections (date, location, theme, etc.). Those designated as favorites are displayed in the form of a carousel. Everything is customizable and the photos to keep at your fingertips are easy to pin like a post-it that you don’t want to lose sight of.
To avoid disrupting habits too much, it will still be possible to display them by “year”, “month” or “all” but in the form of a new, more intuitive menu. We also appreciate the tool which filters and differentiates real souvenir photos from useful but temporary screenshots.
All passwords in one place
If you don’t yet have an application for managing passwords and other key phrases, here is a new native app designed for you. Protected by FaceID or your code, it includes passwords, access keys, Wi-Fi passwords and verification codes.
No need to search in each app or website, the keys are centralized there with the email address used. You will also find alerts regarding passwords that are easy to guess or those that are potentially in the wild following a data leak.
