iWork updated for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Watch features

Following the official launch of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 on Monday, Apple has begun rolling out updates to its iWork suite of productivity apps.

  • Squeeze Apple Pencil Pro to quickly switch tools, line weights, and colors.
  • Use the new document browser to easily create a new spreadsheet or find a recent one. (Requires iOS 18 or iPadOS 18)
  • Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

Pages 14.2 for iPhone and iPad

  • Squeeze Apple Pencil Pro to quickly switch tools, line weights, and

These missing iOS 18 features are coming in iOS 18.1 or later

The newly released iOS 18 has tons of new features to offer. But there are also lots of features it doesn’t include, that are coming later. Apple Intelligence , the new Siri, Apple Mail upgrades, and a whole lot more won’t hit your iPhone until future updates. Here’s everything coming in iOS 18.1 or later.

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iOS 18 features an all-new Photos app, here’s how to customize it

One of the biggest changes in iOS 18 is the all-new Photos app, which has been redesigned from the ground up. Apple says the new Photos design is meant to make it easier than ever to “find and relive special moments.”

One of my favorite parts of the new Photos app in iOS 18, however, is that it’s completely customizable.

When you open the Photos app, you’ll immediately see the classic Library grid, which takes up the top two-thirds of

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How Apple can improve on the fitness ring [Video]

The fitness tracker market seems to always be changing, and while the watch form factor has dominated the market, there’s a growing interest in more discreet health trackers, like a ring form factor. As someone who is addicted to their Apple Watch, I wanted to find a new and less distracting fitness tracker form factor. So, I decided to give the Amazfit Helio Ring a try to replace my watch. The Helio Ring stands out in this category, offering a compact form factor and impressive functionality for tracking sleep

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My picks for the top 10 iOS 18 features available right now

Despite the fact that most Apple Intelligence features are being held back for later, iOS 18 is still a pretty big update as it stands – as shows.

Having been using the beta for some time, I’ve highlighted below what I consider to be the top 10 iOS 18 features available today …

If I were to pick out the features people will most notice about iOS 18, it would of course be the Home Screen ones. You can, for the first time, place apps and widgets

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Waiting for iOS 18.1 to avoid bugs? Here’s what you should know

Apple just released iOS 18, bringing a ton of new features to iPhone users. But some users may be hesitant about upgrading for fear of encountering bugs and performance issues. If you’re planning on waiting until iOS 18.1 comes out before updating, here’s what you should know.

Even though iOS 18.0 just came out, Apple has been shipping beta versions of iOS 18.1 throughout much of the summer. It started the betas early so Apple Intelligence features could be


How to customize and use the all-new Control Center in iOS 18

iOS 18 brings a major update to Control Center that expands both capabilities and customization. The quick access controls go from a single page to multiple ones that you can smoothly slide through, third-party integration, and more. Here’s how to customize and use Control Center in iOS 18.

Control Center first launched in 2013 with iOS 7. While there have been tweaks over the last decade, it’s remained largely the same.

iOS 18 marks a major overhaul to the easy

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Eve releases Matter-enabled version of its smart home light switch

has unveiled the Matter-enabled marking a significant step in smart home technology. This switch allows seamless lighting control without changing bulbs and is compatible with single-pole and 3-way setups.

Powered by Matter-over-Thread technology, it supports iOS, Android, and voice assistants including Alexa, Siri , and Google Assistant. This new version integrates on-device schedules, enabling automation without needing a home hub, especially for users with iPhone 15 Pro and later models. Thread technology ensures robust connectivity, while

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Apple Watch Series 10 review roundup: Iterative update, but slim design with big display is like an Ultra Lite

The first Apple Watch Series 10 reviews are out, and those who got early access to the device seem generally impressed, despite seeing it as an iterative update.

Highlighted features include the slimmer design making a bigger difference than you might expect, new gloss black finish, large display, faster charging, new speaker capabilities, and a microphone with voice isolation …

Our own Zac Hall said that in some ways the new model is like an Ultra Lite, and while it doesn’t offer the doubled battery life, fast


Apple Watch Series 10 review: Ultra inspired, mainstream desired, equilibrium acquired

For the last week, I’ve been testing the new Apple Watch — mostly by sleeping. That’s because Apple Watch Series 10 is capable of detecting signs of sleep apnea.

I’ll need a few more weeks of sleep before possible sleep apnea can be flagged. In the meantime, there’s plenty to admire in the waking hours of the day.

Apple Watch Series 10 has a larger screen and a thinner design. It also gains new tricks like always displaying seconds and speaker media playback

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