If you’re not a fan of change, you might want to stop reading, as our phones are set for a significant transformation.
When I refer to our phones, I’m talking about the vast majority of us who use iPhones.
Indeed, Apple is making some major changes next month with the release of iOS 18, which the company hinted at back in June.
Apple stated that the upcoming software update will bring “all-new customisation options, the biggest-ever redesign of Photos, powerful updates for staying connected, and Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system.”
Here’s a quick overview of what you can expect.
If you use your phone for work, you’ll be pleased to know that a new rewrite feature for Mail will be part of the major update.
AI will assist users; for instance, if you’ve written a casual email but want to rewrite it formally, you can use the ‘professional’ setting.
One of the coolest features is the ability to change the appearance of app icons on your screen and to enable ‘dark mode.’
There are many other changes as well, including a completely redesigned home screen, lock screen, and control center.
But what is the key feature that an expert has warned us about?
As of September, Apple ID will be rebranded as your ‘Apple Account.’
Although there won’t be any significant changes aside from the name, this rebranding is likely to confuse many users, particularly older adults.
This potential confusion concerns Ryan Christoffel, an expert in the field, who predicts an increase in phishing scams targeting the elderly.
In an article for 9to5Mac, he wrote: “Apple IDs are such an important part of accessing various highly sensitive and secure data related to your digital life.”
“This is why it’s important to be clear on the terminology.”
“Phishing schemes, for example, may seek to capitalize on users’ confusion during this change.”
Your login details will remain the same, and everything else will stay unchanged; it’s purely a cosmetic change, which raises the question… why make the change?
According to Apple, this move aims to provide “a consistent sign-in experience across Apple services and devices.”
So, are you excited about iOS 18 arriving in September?