Today is official iOS 18 rollout day! iPhone users can officially put homescreen icons wherever they want now. Huge.
Here’s everything you need to know in video form: https://t.co/piyUE9Qf9d pic.twitter.com/Zn7AidE4Az
— Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) September 16, 2024
Apple has released iOS 18, and while it boasts several new features, one particular update is causing quite a stir on social media. The ability to lock and hide apps using Face ID has caught the attention of many users, with some humorously claiming it will aid cheaters. The update includes a fresh look for app icons with color customization, enhanced browsing options for camera rolls, and innovative texting methods such as formatting, animations, and scheduling.
However, the app locking and hiding feature has garnered the most buzz. This new functionality allows users to protect sensitive apps and their content.
iOS 18 sparks debate on privacy
My main issue with the new iOS 18 Photos app removing the tab bar is that I can’t scroll to the top, and then with another tap, pop to the root view (back action) with the same button (the active tab bar button item). Also, it is odd to see a ‘x’ close button in the lower right… pic.twitter.com/tZsk7E6A04
— Steve Moser (@SteveMoser) September 18, 2024
If you’ve just recently installed iOS 18, what are your impressions? What do you like and what you don’t? pic.twitter.com/FPPNLOYlJd
— Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) September 17, 2024
Apple explained that users can move an app to a locked, hidden folder, making messages or emails within the app invisible to searches, notifications, and other system-wide inquiries. Twitter users quickly chimed in, with some dubbing the feature as another “tool for people to be sneaky.” One tweet read, “Apple is for cheaters,” while another jokingly noted, “It’s a cheating ass man working at Apple.”
Despite the controversy, iOS 18 is available for download across millions of devices and is free of charge. Users can update their systems by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update.
iOS 18 is here!
You don’t need to figure out how to use the new flashlight, text effects and home screen app icon tricks on your own. I’m here for you with the annual tradition…
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— Joanna Stern (@JoannaStern) September 16, 2024
The debate over this new feature has even led some Apple users to consider switching to Android, claiming it may provide less temptation for secrecy. While the iOS 18 update is packed with new functionalities, this particular feature has certainly added a controversial twist to tech conversations, sparking discussions about privacy, trust, and the potential misuse of technology.
