iOS 18 Control Center: A Surprising Feature on Older iPhones

One of the most exciting features to be added with iOS 18 is the control center, which can now be accessed and customized on older iPhones. Devices such as the iPhone 10r, six years apart from newer models like the iPhone 15 Pro Max, can now take advantage of this feature, allowing users to resize windows, adjust brightness, and more.

As we can see in action, the control center on an older iPhone is identical to that on a newer device. The same set of features and options are available, including dark mode, light mode, larger icons, smaller icons, and the new tinted option for customizing icon colors. This level of consistency across devices is a testament to Apple's commitment to providing a seamless user experience across their range.

The control center on an older iPhone is not only visually similar but also behaves in the same way as it does on newer models. Users can resize windows, adjust settings, and access various features with ease. The fact that this feature is available on older iPhones, including those six years old, is a significant achievement for Apple.

The iOS 18 update also brings new additions to the home screen, allowing users to fully customize their experience. This includes the ability to change between light and dark modes, adjust icon sizes, and even tint icons with custom colors. The behavior of these features is identical across devices, including older iPhones, providing a consistent user experience.

One notable feature that will be exclusive to newer devices, such as the iPhone 15 Pro Max, is Apple's AI-powered software. This includes a new Siri interface and the ability to access Apple intelligence directly within the device. However, for most users, the iOS 18 update will bring significant improvements and new features on older iPhones, including the control center and home screen customization options.

ESR Cases: Protecting Your iPhone with Style

As we continue to explore the features of iOS 18, it's worth mentioning a great value proposition from ESR - their range of protective cases for your iPhone. The Classic Series, The Cloud series, and The Armor series are all designed to provide military-grade protection against drops and scratches. Each case is made with high-quality materials and features a unique design that looks both stylish and functional.

One of the standout features of these cases is the inclusion of a magnetic stand, which allows you to prop your iPhone in portrait or landscape mode while watching videos. This feature is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy their favorite content on-the-go without having to worry about the device falling over. The stands are also designed to be compatible with MagSafe charging, ensuring that your device stays powered up and ready to go.

ESR's protective cases also come with an ultra-tempered glass screen protector kit, which includes three high-quality screen protectors and a camera sensor cover. This kit is incredibly easy to use, requiring simply aligning the iPhone with the kit and pulling on the strap to secure it in place. The result is a perfectly aligned screen protector that's dust-free and ready for use.

In conclusion, iOS 18 brings a range of exciting new features to older iPhones, including the control center and home screen customization options. While some exclusive features like Apple intelligence will be limited to newer devices, the update still offers significant improvements and enhancements across the board. When it comes to protecting your iPhone, ESR's protective cases are an excellent option, offering style, functionality, and a range of innovative features that make them perfect for anyone looking to safeguard their device.

Apple Intelligence: Exclusive Feature on Newer Devices

One notable feature that will be exclusive to newer devices, such as the iPhone 15 Pro Max, is Apple intelligence. This AI-powered software allows users to access a range of advanced features and capabilities directly within the device. One of the most significant benefits of Apple intelligence is its ability to provide personalized recommendations and suggestions based on your usage patterns and preferences.

The behavior of this feature is identical across devices, including newer models like the iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPads with M1 processors. This level of consistency demonstrates Apple's commitment to providing a seamless user experience across their range. When it comes to interacting with Apple intelligence, users can expect a range of benefits, from improved search results to more personalized suggestions for music playlists and more.

In contrast, older devices like the iPhone 10r will not have access to Apple intelligence, which is likely to be a disappointment for some users. However, the iOS 18 update still offers significant improvements and new features on these devices, including the control center and home screen customization options. For those who upgrade to newer devices in the future, Apple intelligence will be an exciting addition that provides unparalleled levels of convenience and personalization.

Conclusion

In conclusion, iOS 18 is a significant update that brings a range of exciting new features to older iPhones. The control center, home screen customization options, and exclusive features like Apple intelligence all demonstrate Apple's commitment to providing a seamless user experience across their range. Whether you're an iPhone fan or simply looking for ways to enhance your device, the iOS 18 update is definitely worth checking out.

When it comes to protecting your iPhone, ESR's protective cases are an excellent option. With their range of stylish and functional designs, these cases provide a perfect combination of protection and convenience. By pairing these cases with the latest iOS 18 features, you can enjoy a device that's both safe and enjoyable to use.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enokay guys so I really have to be honest I never thought that Apple would support the iPhone XS the iPhone XS Max or the iPhone XR with iOS 18 but yet here we are a device nearly 6 years old and can still run Apple's latest operating system I'm happy to see this I'm happy that Apple still supports the older iPhones but in this video I wanted to talk about some of the features within iOS 18 that will not be available on older iPhones so let's go ahead and Dive Right In so the first thing I want to talk about is Fe features currently available on both devices the new iPhone 15 Pro Max and the oldest iphon on the list to support iOS 18 the iPhone 10r so let's go into the lock screen here and apple added the ability to customize the lock screen shortcuts within iOS 18 and as we take a look here I'm happy to report that the iPhone XR also has the new feature where you can customize your lock screen shortcuts within iOS 18 so yeah apple definitely added the new feature to customize the shortcuts to the older iPhones running iOS 18 as well okay so what about the control center right because with iOS 18 Apple added a bunch of new features and options and even a redesign to control center in iOS 18 and as you can see right here in terms of redesign everything looks identical if we long press we can go ahead and add controls here to control center both iPhones behave basically the same way as you can see right there both iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone XR can add controls you can also s swipe through the pages and control center on both devices so you're not missing out on any new feature here in terms of UI as you can see right there and you can resize windows so for example if I go into edit mode here I can go ahead and resize any widget here as you can see within control center in iOS 18 on the older iPhone just like you can on the newer devices so I'm happy to report and this is kind of crazy to see that Apple supports iOS 18 control center entirely on older iPhones and it looks identical it behaves the same way and everything is exactly the same on the older iPhone as well now before we continue here's a word from our sponsors ESR and their brand new cases they have the classic series The Cloud series of cases and one of my favorites the armor series of cases all of these cases are going to be military gr so you're going to have that peace of mind that if you ever drop your iPhone they are going to be protected they look very very nice they protect your iPhone very well and they all feature the stash stand which allows you to prision your iPhone in portrait or landscape mode to watch videos and obviously these are going to be mag safe compatible with really strong magnets you can prop the stand and watch your videos while you still use your cases and charging with ma saafe now ESR also offers an ultra tempered glass screen protector kit with three screen protectors and one camera sensor cover now this screen protector is super easy to use all you have to do is align your iPhone with the kit pull on the strap and you'll get a perfect fit perfectly aligned screen protector dust free every single time this is as easy as it gets so make sure you check out ESR and all their products Links of course will be in the description down below okay so there's got to be something that Apple isn't adding here right so let's go ahead and take a look at the home screen because in case you didn't know you can now fully customize the home screen of your iPhone and take a look at this on the iPhone 15 Pro Max and on the iPhone 10r you have the exact same set of features and options these devices are six years apart and they behave exactly the same way the ability to go into the dark mode experience light mode you also have the larger icons the smaller icons and you have the new tinted option which allows you to change and customize the colors of the icons on your iPhones again Apple just continues to blow my mind honestly with a lot of these new features running perfectly on older iPhones and running basically the same way they do on the newer iPhone so yeah big props to Apple for adding those home screen controls and changes to older iPhones as well now with iOS 18 Apple also introduced a new password application and this application is fully featured on both devices as you can see right here they look identical they run the same way you can protect this one with face ID in or touch ID or a password as you can see right here you have all your controls everything looks exactly the same way now you can also lock applications with face ID or touch ID as you can see right there you now have the ability to do that and you also have the ability to hide applications from the home home screen with any of these devices as well as you can see we can hide apps as long as we have that face ID or passcode authentication the behavior of the software is identical across the board with a lot of these new features okay so what's going to be some of the features not available on older iPhones well to be honest the only thing I can think of is Apple intelligence and of course the new Siri those features will be exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro in 15 Pro Max also iPads with M1 or new so just keep in mind that only Apple intelligence in the Apple Siri the new Siri UI will be the only things available for the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max not even the iPhone 15 will get the Apple intelligence basically every single new UI enhancement basically every single new feature added within iOS 18 in terms of customizations and redesigns will be available on older devices all the way down to the iPhone 10r and I'm extremely happy to see this happen Apple continues to surprise customers with a brand new user experience with a brand new software that makes your iPhone feel almost like new so just keep in mind only Apple intelligence will not be available for older iPhones and I shouldn't say older iPhones because even the iPhone 15 and 15 plus will not support apple intelligence it's going to be only 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max and newer devices moving forward and there you guys have it iOS 18 a great software update so far for new devices as well as older devices thank you for watching this video guys I hope you guys enjoyed enjoyed it and I'll see you guys on the next one peaceokay guys so I really have to be honest I never thought that Apple would support the iPhone XS the iPhone XS Max or the iPhone XR with iOS 18 but yet here we are a device nearly 6 years old and can still run Apple's latest operating system I'm happy to see this I'm happy that Apple still supports the older iPhones but in this video I wanted to talk about some of the features within iOS 18 that will not be available on older iPhones so let's go ahead and Dive Right In so the first thing I want to talk about is Fe features currently available on both devices the new iPhone 15 Pro Max and the oldest iphon on the list to support iOS 18 the iPhone 10r so let's go into the lock screen here and apple added the ability to customize the lock screen shortcuts within iOS 18 and as we take a look here I'm happy to report that the iPhone XR also has the new feature where you can customize your lock screen shortcuts within iOS 18 so yeah apple definitely added the new feature to customize the shortcuts to the older iPhones running iOS 18 as well okay so what about the control center right because with iOS 18 Apple added a bunch of new features and options and even a redesign to control center in iOS 18 and as you can see right here in terms of redesign everything looks identical if we long press we can go ahead and add controls here to control center both iPhones behave basically the same way as you can see right there both iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone XR can add controls you can also s swipe through the pages and control center on both devices so you're not missing out on any new feature here in terms of UI as you can see right there and you can resize windows so for example if I go into edit mode here I can go ahead and resize any widget here as you can see within control center in iOS 18 on the older iPhone just like you can on the newer devices so I'm happy to report and this is kind of crazy to see that Apple supports iOS 18 control center entirely on older iPhones and it looks identical it behaves the same way and everything is exactly the same on the older iPhone as well now before we continue here's a word from our sponsors ESR and their brand new cases they have the classic series The Cloud series of cases and one of my favorites the armor series of cases all of these cases are going to be military gr so you're going to have that peace of mind that if you ever drop your iPhone they are going to be protected they look very very nice they protect your iPhone very well and they all feature the stash stand which allows you to prision your iPhone in portrait or landscape mode to watch videos and obviously these are going to be mag safe compatible with really strong magnets you can prop the stand and watch your videos while you still use your cases and charging with ma saafe now ESR also offers an ultra tempered glass screen protector kit with three screen protectors and one camera sensor cover now this screen protector is super easy to use all you have to do is align your iPhone with the kit pull on the strap and you'll get a perfect fit perfectly aligned screen protector dust free every single time this is as easy as it gets so make sure you check out ESR and all their products Links of course will be in the description down below okay so there's got to be something that Apple isn't adding here right so let's go ahead and take a look at the home screen because in case you didn't know you can now fully customize the home screen of your iPhone and take a look at this on the iPhone 15 Pro Max and on the iPhone 10r you have the exact same set of features and options these devices are six years apart and they behave exactly the same way the ability to go into the dark mode experience light mode you also have the larger icons the smaller icons and you have the new tinted option which allows you to change and customize the colors of the icons on your iPhones again Apple just continues to blow my mind honestly with a lot of these new features running perfectly on older iPhones and running basically the same way they do on the newer iPhone so yeah big props to Apple for adding those home screen controls and changes to older iPhones as well now with iOS 18 Apple also introduced a new password application and this application is fully featured on both devices as you can see right here they look identical they run the same way you can protect this one with face ID in or touch ID or a password as you can see right here you have all your controls everything looks exactly the same way now you can also lock applications with face ID or touch ID as you can see right there you now have the ability to do that and you also have the ability to hide applications from the home home screen with any of these devices as well as you can see we can hide apps as long as we have that face ID or passcode authentication the behavior of the software is identical across the board with a lot of these new features okay so what's going to be some of the features not available on older iPhones well to be honest the only thing I can think of is Apple intelligence and of course the new Siri those features will be exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro in 15 Pro Max also iPads with M1 or new so just keep in mind that only Apple intelligence in the Apple Siri the new Siri UI will be the only things available for the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max not even the iPhone 15 will get the Apple intelligence basically every single new UI enhancement basically every single new feature added within iOS 18 in terms of customizations and redesigns will be available on older devices all the way down to the iPhone 10r and I'm extremely happy to see this happen Apple continues to surprise customers with a brand new user experience with a brand new software that makes your iPhone feel almost like new so just keep in mind only Apple intelligence will not be available for older iPhones and I shouldn't say older iPhones because even the iPhone 15 and 15 plus will not support apple intelligence it's going to be only 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max and newer devices moving forward and there you guys have it iOS 18 a great software update so far for new devices as well as older devices thank you for watching this video guys I hope you guys enjoyed enjoyed it and I'll see you guys on the next one peace\n"