iOS 18: the best features

If you’ve just bought a refurbished iPhone or are already part of our community, get ready to be thrilled by the incredible new features that iOS 18 has to offer. Apple has released a new update that promises to transform the way you interact with your device. Let’s explore together the main features that make iOS 18 a real technological leap forward!

Dynamic Widgets

One of the great new features of iOS 18 is the introduction of dynamic widgets. These widgets are much more interactive and adaptable than ever before. Imagine being able to see information in real time, such as the weather forecast or your tasks for the day, all directly on the home screen, without having to open any apps.

These widgets are also customisable according to your needs and preferences, allowing for a unique and efficient experience. For those using refurbished iPhones, this is an excellent way to breathe new life into the device, making it more practical and visually appealing.

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Satellite messaging

One of the most revolutionary features of iOS 18 is the introduction of satellite messaging, which takes iPhone connectivity to a whole new level. This technology allows users to send text messages in areas without network or Wi-Fi coverage, using satellite communication. Ideal for emergency situations or adventures in remote locations, satellite messaging ensures that you can always reach someone, no matter where you are.

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Lock App with Face ID

With iOS 18, Apple has introduced an extra layer of security for users with the Face ID app lock feature. This improvement allows you to protect specific apps with your face, ensuring that only you can access sensitive or private content on your device. Whether it’s to protect bank information, private messages or confidential documents, Face ID adds an additional barrier that makes unauthorised access practically impossible.

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New features for photos and videos

To make it easier for consumers to identify and revisit memorable experiences, the Photos App has received its biggest overhaul to date. The classic grid is presented in a simpler single view and the new collections allow users to browse content by theme without having to organise it into albums. What’s more, collections can be pinned to maintain easy access to favourites. A new carousel view features daily updated highlights of people, animals, places and much more. Libraries come alive with auto-playing content, allowing users to browse while enjoying memories from the past. Since each user has a different photo library, the app allows users to personalise it, enabling them to organise collections, pin collections for easy access and display their most treasured photos in a carousel format.

Stay connected with messages

New text effects have been added to iMessage, enhancing any letter, word, phrase or emoji with animated visuals to bring conversations to life. By using formatting tools such as bold, underline, italicise and strikethrough, users can convey their tone more effectively. Tapbacks now allow users to create messages and schedule them to be sent later. They also support any emoji or sticker.

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When sending messages to contacts who don’t have an Apple device, the Messages application now supports RCS to provide richer media and more reliable group messaging compared to SMS and MMS.

Conclusion

iOS 18 is packed with innovative features that will enhance your iPhone experience, regardless of whether it’s a new or refurbished device. At Swappie, we believe that every iPhone deserves a second chance to shine, and with these updates, your refurbished iPhone is ready to compete with the latest on the market. Now all we have to do is wait! Until then, you can upgrade your iPhone to make sure you get this update on it. 😉

iPhone series compatible with iOS 18:

iPhone 15 series

iPhone 14 series

iPhone 13 series

iPhone 12 series

iPhone 11 series

iPhone XR

iPhone XS/XS Max

iPhone SE

If you want to know more about iOS 18, read all the news on Apple’s website.