iOS 18's "Brand New" Features: Because Apple Loves to Reinvent Android's Old Tricks
- Fahad Bin Khalid
- October 2, 2024
- 6:00 pm
- 6
Another year, another iOS update. And Apple fans across the world are buzzing about the mind-blowing "new" features in iOS 18, which they say will forever alter the way you use your iPhone. Well, spoiler alert: if you’re an Android user, you might want to sit down. Or actually, don’t bother. You’ve already seen all of these features… years ago.
So, what exactly is Apple hiding up its sleeve this time? Let’s break down these "groundbreaking innovations" that Android users have been using since, well, forever.
Customizable Home Screen: A Concept So New It Invents Itself!
Hold onto your seats, because iOS 18 finally lets you – wait for it – move app icons around the screen. Yes, Apple has graciously granted you the privilege to place those little squares of joy wherever you want. And as if that wasn’t enough, you can even make them bigger! Ring a bell? Oh right, Android did that about a decade ago. But Apple has added Tinted and Dark modes, so that clearly was something different, was it not? Um-hm.
Redesigned Control Center: So Fresh, So New… If You’re Living in 2015
The new Control Center in iOS 18 is all about personalization. You can now push some controls onto multiple pages, and you can do so just like Android since, well, forever. Seriously? But let’s not get too sarcastic – after all, this “new” Control Center does come with a fancy new controls gallery. Game changer? More like late to the party.
iMessage Enhancements: Text Effects, Because Emojis Weren’t Enough
Ah, iMessage – Apple’s pride and joy. Now, with iOS 18, you can send shaking and exploding texts. Yes, that’s right. Finally, a way to make your texts look like they’re throwing a tantrum. Plus, you can bold and underline your messages. Oh, and they’ve added RCS support so iPhone and Android users can communicate better. How nice of Apple to finally catch up with something Android users have been having for years. Welcome to 2024, Apple!
Redesigned Photos App: One Layout to Rule Them All
Apple finally decided it was time to shake things up in the Photos app. The new iOS 18 design trashes all the tabs, and puts everything in one place. As Apple described, this is their biggest redesign ever. What they failed to mention is that Android users have been enjoying easy-to-navigate, streamlined photo apps for a while now. But sure, let's call it revolutionary.
Face ID for Apps: Privacy with a Side of Déjà Vu
And, you can now lock individual apps via Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. How futuristic! Oh wait, didn't Android already have this feature exactly years ago? Yes, yes it did. But Apple’s hidden apps folder is definitely something new… unless, that is, one has been living under a rock and hasn't remembered the press this feature received in Android years ago.
Passwords App: Because We Didn’t Already Have Enough Apps
If you love having an app for every new thing you've had before and already had, then you will love the new Password app in iOS 18. What was available in the iCloud Keychain for ages finally finds a new home - as its very own special app. So, now you can manage your passwords, passkeys, and two-factor authentication codes in one place. Just like Android users have been doing for years.
Distraction Control: Sort Of an Ad Blocker, But Not Really
The new Distraction Control feature allows you to hide annoying website elements that nag you like newsletter pop-ups and cookie prompts. But wait – it’s not an ad blocker. Because when Apple does it, they leave the ads intact, and they magically reappear when refreshed. No wonder, if Android ad blockers are probably giggling somewhere right now.
Game Mode: Because Gamers Need It… Again
Game Mode on iOS 18 promises to minimize background activity and reduce audio latency during gameplay. Ain't that sweet? Still, except for the fact that Android has had this feature for years already? Yes, they did. But hey, at least iPhone users can now join the club of gamers who’ve been enjoying this for a while.
Conclusion: Is iOS 18 Revolutionary? Not So Much
In conclusion, Apple’s iOS 18 brings a whole lot of "new" to the table – if by "new," you mean features that Android introduced years ago. But hey, better late than never, right? So, if you’re an iPhone user, go ahead and enjoy all these groundbreaking features that Android users have been yawning about for ages.
Apple… where "innovation" means catching up with Android… again.
Update time, everyone! This sarcastic take on iOS 18's features pokes fun at how Apple markets recycled Android features as revolutionary while keeping the language accessible for a broad audience. Enjoy the update, Apple fans!
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