Every year, Apple updates the iPhone software with dozens of new features, from top-tier ones like Apple Intelligence to small changes buried deep in settings. It’s hard to know where to begin, frankly, which is where I come in. If you’re encountering iOS 18.2.1 for the first time, let me help you get started.
I’ve put together my list of eight features and settings you should change right now, including some of the top-tier features and a few that fly under the radar. If you have an iPhone that runs Apple Intelligence, be sure to check out the features you’re going to use most. (Or if you have no interest in them, learn how to turn off Apple Intelligence.)
For more on what’s new in iOS 18, learn about improvements to the overhauled Calculator app and the Mail app. Don’t forget to consult our iOS 18 upgrade checklist, which includes making sure you have a proper…
