Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman says iOS 18 will include “updates” to the operating system’s Control Center. While we’ve heard this before (Control Center was rumored to be in for a remodel on both iOS 15 and iOS 17), neither new OS introduced any significant updates to the feature, which provides quick access to features like Wi-Fi, display brightness, volume, and more. However, this information comes from Gurman, who has proven to be a reputable source for such news over the years.
In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Gurman said the Control Center will gain an upgraded music widget and improved controls for HomeKit smart home accessories.
In other iOS 18 news, here are a few additional tidbits: The Settings app is getting revamped with a cleaner interface, better organization and much-improved search (this is coming to macOS as well). Control Center, meanwhile, will be upgraded with a new music widget and improvements to how it operates smart home appliances.
Apple will preview iOS 18 during its WWDC24 keynote on June 10. Apple will likely make the first beta of iOS 18 available to members of the Apple Developer Program on the same day as the keynote presentation. The update should be released to the public alongside the new iPhone 16 lineup this September.
