According to the report, iOS 18 is expected to bring a dark mode to app icons on the iPhone home screen. It has been reported that toggling this option can add a dark tint to app icons. Apple also intends to roll out a feature that will allow users to block apps using Face ID in its next iPhone operating system, which is expected to be unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 on Monday. iOS 18 is said to offer several AI features that can be called Apple Intelligence.
Dark mode app icons
According to a MacRumors report, dark mode is likely to be extended to the iPhone’s home screen. This feature, which debuted in iOS 13 in 2019, changes the phone’s color scheme on the system. Apple says this gives the iPhone a look that’s “ideal for low-light environments.”
Currently, dark mode only affects some elements of the home screen, such as folder icons. But in iOS 18, this is reportedly implemented for all app icons. However, the report suggests that it may initially be limited to Apple’s first-party apps. An API supporting dark mode in third-party apps is expected to be introduced later.
App lock on iPhone
In addition, it is reported that iOS 18 will bring another new feature to the iPhone – the ability to block individual applications. It is supposed to allow users to block built-in iPhone apps like Mail, Safari, Phone, Notes, Messages, Photos, Phone, etc. These apps will require Face ID for authentication, potentially adding a layer of security.
While Apple currently allows certain locked items, such as the Recently Deleted and Hidden folders in the Photos app, and certain notes, the app lock feature would work much better. While there are workarounds like using shortcuts or Screen Time, apps cannot be locked system-wide.
According to the report, this feature can also work with Touch ID and iPhone passcode in addition to Face ID. Apple is expected to introduce the feature with the iOS 18 developer update after WWDC 2024. However, it is believed to not be available to the public until September with the upcoming iPhone 16 series.
