iOS 18

This year, iOS 18 saw one of its biggest updates in a long time. We’re getting improvements to customization, new features coming to Messages, a complete redesign of the Photos app, and more.

For starters, customization. You’re finally capable of placing your apps and widgets anywhere on the screen instead of following the same pattern from top left to bottom right. Granted, the grid is still there, but it’s still an improvement.

You can also change the color of the app icons. You can change from light to dark mode or use any color. You can even grab the color of your wallpaper to combine your apps’ colors with it.

Another big change is coming to the Photos app. Apple has redesigned the app to make it easier to use. Now, you’ll find all your folders and pictures in one place. Plus, there’s a new Collections section, which features pictures from people you’ve registered or places you’ve recently visited. 

Apple Messages also received quite a few improvements, including the ability to schedule messages, add new effects or text formatting, or use more stickers or emojis as reactions with tap-back.