Apple is working on a wide range of generative AI features for iOS 18, which will be released to all users later this year alongside the launch of the new iPhone 16 models. While we’ve reported on a few new additions coming with iOS 18, there’s still plenty what we don’t know about the platform. Well, the designer has created a stunning iOS 18 concept that aims to showcase the wide range of features we should expect from Apple at the WWDC 2024 event.
The new iOS 18 concept envisions a horizontal home screen layout and lock screen app shortcuts stacked in a macOS-like dock
The concept was created by YouTube channel Cottpro, highlighting most of the features and design changes that are rumored to be part of Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 update. Note that the concept is only based on past rumors and reports, and since Apple has the final say, definitely take it with a grain of salt. This is because there is no guarantee that the features shown in the video will see the light of day.
The concept of iOS 18 starts by showing the iPhone lock screen, you can see that the designer envisioned a macOS-like dock above the shortcuts. Although this section of iOS is reserved for notifications, app shortcuts are always welcome on the lock screen for easy access. The video goes on to show various aspects of the operating system, including the redesigned Control Center.
The Control Center on the iPhone has remained unchanged for some time, and if the company plans to take design cues from the Vision Pro, it could look similar to the concept. Apart from this, the video also shows how users can place app icons anywhere on the home screen with an empty space between them. This aspect was highlighted in a recent report and Apple may finally deliver on this point.
In addition, the iOS 18 concept also showcases a horizontal home screen on the iPhone, a feature that most users have been wanting for years. While it’s unlikely that Apple will surprise us with a new look, the concept also shows how users can change the theme of the device at the system level with custom color options. In addition, it shows what Automatic Playlist in Apple Music could look like, as well as an improved Siri with AI integration, a previously announced feature that should launch with iOS 18
Apple should also bring a handful of AI features to the table, which the concept didn’t show. The idea revolves around some design elements that might make it to the platform. You can check out the concept video embedded above for more details.