iOS 18 is likely to be a major iPhone update. Now, it appears it could include some changes I’ve waited years for.
Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2024 is just a few days away, and it’s definitely going to be a big one. There’s been a lot of talk about Apple finally adding some AI smarts in iOS 18 and macOS 15 — but AI won’t be the only new thing coming.
A new report from MacRumors suggests that Apple is overhauling the Control Center with a new design and more customization options in iOS 18. This isn’t the first time that we heard this rumor. However, it seems that multiple sources who are familiar with the matter, according to MacRumors, claim that Apple has tested a redesigned version of Control Center for iOS 18.
It’s not confirmed if it’ll be part of the update next week, but regardless, it’s about time Apple gave the Control Center some TLC.The problem with Control Center in 2024
In 2013, with iOS 7, Apple added a new feature called Control Center. With just a swipe on the screen, whether on the home screen or within an app, you could bring up a panel with multiple buttons. These buttons were controls and toggles for commonly used settings like Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, rotation lock, brightness and volume levels, and more.
For over a decade, the Control Center has largely remained unchanged. It’s one of my most used features, as I bring it up dozens of times a day. I often use it to toggle Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when I’m experiencing some hiccups, brighten or dim the screen, turn on Low Power Mode, turn off Dark Mode for a quick second, and a few more things.
