Top 5 Features of iOS 18: What You Need to Know

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Apple has officially launched iOS 18, packed with exciting new features that enhance user experience and customization

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For the first time, users can place app icons anywhere on their home screen, leaving empty spaces and rearranging them freely. Plus, you can now change icon colors to match your wallpaper

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Apple has officially launched iOS 18, packed with exciting new features that enhance user experience and customization

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Lock and Hide Apps

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The Messages app now supports scheduling texts and an expanded Tapback feature that lets you react with any emoji

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Top 5 Features of iOS 18: What You Need to Know

Apple has officially launched iOS 18, packed with exciting new features that enhance user experience and customization

For the first time, users can place app icons anywhere on their home screen, leaving empty spaces and rearranging them freely. Plus, you can now change icon colors to match your wallpaper

Customize Your Home Screen

Apple has officially launched iOS 18, packed with exciting new features that enhance user experience and customization

Customizable Lock Screen

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Lock and Hide Apps

The Messages app now supports scheduling texts and an expanded Tapback feature that lets you react with any emoji

Scheduling Texts and Enhanced Reactions

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