Before iOS 26, Here's What iOS 18 Brought to Your iPhone

Apple announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June that it will release iOS 26 this fall -- and I don't think we have much longer to wait. That update will bring a new Liquid Glass design, call screening and more to your iPhone. But before the tech giant releases iOS 26, here's everything you should know about iOS 18, the last major iPhone update. 

Apple released iOS 18 to the general public in 2024, a week after the company announced its new iPhone 16 lineup, Apple Watch Series 10 and more at its "Glowtime" event. Since then, Apple has released more updates that bring Apple Intelligence, such as Genmoji and Image Playground, to certain iPhones models, such as the iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max and the iPhone 16 lineup -- including the iPhone 16E.

We've put together this cheat sheet to help you explore and make the most of the latest features in iOS 18. Check back periodically to see what future iOS 18 updates could bring to your iPhone.

And here's what we could see at Apple's upcoming "Awe dropping" event on Sept. 9.

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iOS 18 updates

• iOS 18.6.2 Patches This Zero-Day Vulnerability
• iOS 18.6.1 Brings a Redesigned Health Feature Back
• Don't Expect Much From iOS 18.6
• Apple's iOS 18.5 Brings These Small Changes To Your iPhone
• Download iOS 18.4.1 Now for These Important Security Fixes
• Everything iOS 18.4 Brings to Your iPhone
• iOS 18.3.2 Fixes This 'Sophisticated' Security Risk
• Why You Should Download iOS 18.3.1 Right Now
• Download iOS 18.3 for Updates to AI Notification Summaries and More
• iOS 18.3 Brings These Security Updates to Your iPhone
• What You Should Know About iOS 18.2.1
• iOS 18.2 Brings Genmoji, Apple Intelligence and More to iPhones
• How to Download the Latest Beta of iOS 18.2
• iOS 18.1.1 Fixes These Security Issues on Your iPhone
• iOS 18.1 Brings Apple intelligence and More to Some iPhones
• What Issues iOS 18.0.1 Fixes On Your iPhone

Using iOS 18

• Never Split AirPods Again With This Trick
• What You Need to Know About Apple Intelligence Priority Notifications
• Your iPhone Got These Emoji With iOS 18.4
• Become a Master Chef at Home With iOS 18.4's Apple News Food
• Play Sudoku Now on Your iPhone with iOS 18.2 and Apple News
• How to Bring the Volume Bar Back to Your iPhone's Lock Screen
• Control an iPhone Remotely With This FaceTime Feature
• Here's How to Turn Enhanced Visual Search Off If You're Worried About Privacy
• Don't Like Your iPhone's Default Apps? Here's How To Change Them
• This iOS 18.2 Feature Could Help You Find Your Lost Luggage
• Where to Find AI Summaries on Your iPhone
• How to Create Custom Emoji With Genmoji in iOS 18.2
• iOS 18.2: What to Know About Mail Categories and How to Get Rid of Them
• Create Custom Illustrations With Image Playground in iOS 18.2
• iOS 18.2 Integrates ChatGPT Into Siri. Here's What You Should Know
• Your iPhone Can Now Record Calls With iOS 18.1
• iOS 18.1: How To Proofread and Edit Messages With Apple Intelligence
• 3 Apple Intelligence Features You'll Use Daily
• iOS 18 Is Here and It Brings These Features to Your iPhone
• 7 Settings to Change in iOS 18 After You Download the Update
• All the Ways to Customize Your Home Screen
• 7 New Messages Features to Try Now
• 6 New Maps Features to Help You Find Your Way
  
• Hidden Settings and Features in iOS 18
• How to Fix These Two Annoying iOS 18 Settings
• How to Make Sure RCS Messaging Is Enabled on Your iPhone
• Schedule a Message to Send Later So You Don't Forget
• How to Make Your Texts Bold and Shake With Excitement
• Customize Your Lock Screen So You Don't Accidentally Turn Your Flashlight on Again
• How to Make Your iPhone's Control Center Live Up to Its Name
• What is T9 Dialing and How to Use It on iOS 18
• Quickly and Easily Lock and Hide Apps on Your iPhone
• How to Resize Widgets Right From Your Home Screen
• How to Use Your Favorite Emoji to React to a Text
• Find On Page in Safari Has a New Location. Here's Where It Is
• Open App is Your Key to Customizing Your iPhone's Controls and Lock Screen
  
• Organize Your Notes App With Collapsible Sections
  
• Convert Distance, Currency and More In Calculator
  
• Your Maps App Gets This Helpful New Feature in iOS 18
  
• How to Mirror Your iPhone to Your Mac
  
• Shoot Video and Play Music at the Same Time With This Feature
• Enable This iOS 18 Setting if You Can't Hear a Movie or Show's Dialogue
  
• Hide Banners and More in Safari With This Feature
  
• Your Phone App Gets This Hidden Upgrade
  
• How to Make Messages Do the Math for You
• Create a Custom Hiking, Walking or Running Route in Maps
  
• What iOS 18 Changes About Your Smart Home Security
• Why Does Siri Look the Same in iOS 18?
• How Genmoji Will Work When It's Released on iOS 18

Getting started with iOS 18

• My iOS 18 Review
• See Whether Your iPhone Is Compatible With iOS 18
• Don't Forget to Back Up Your iPhone Before Updating to iOS 18
  
• How to Download iOS 18 to Your iPhone

Check back here later for more updates on iOS 18 and how to use the new features in the OS.

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