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why ios 18 is the best mobile os yet (and why you should upgrade)

By Evelyn Reed

Published: 27 Jan 2025

My iPhone's 'Aha!' Moment Let me paint you a picture: It's last Tuesday, and I am running late, juggling a million things: work emails, a toddler who decided to have a fashion show in the middle of the living room, and a cat who somehow thinks my laptop is a climbing gym. And then, out of nowhere, my very old iPhone 12 decided it was time for its death rattle—the spinning wheel of doom freezing solid. I almost hurled my phone at my freshly mopped kitchen floor (almost!). The panic was real, folks! In that moment, it clicked: a new phone is less about wanting an upgrade and more about needing one. That need led me to iOS 18. I'm completely in love now.

Frustrated person with old iPhone

Frustrated person with old iPhone | Image: Supplied

Why iOS 18 Is a Game Changer

First off, let's talk speed. My old phone was slow to the point where it felt like using a rotary dial phone. Compared to iOS 18, it's a rocket ship: apps load in a trice, multitasking is seamless, and there is no lag. In all honesty, it feels like magic. And the battery life? Forget what you knew before. I can go all day without searching for a charger. If you are afflicted with low battery anxiety, this upgrade is going to be a literal lifesaver! Also, the new interface is sleek and intuitive—huge for a nontechy person like me. Everything is more organized and accessible; I mean, seriously, I can find things now! Even my super-cluttered photo library is now much easier to manage!

Person using iPhone 18 fast

Person using iPhone 18 fast | Image: Supplied

Features That Blew Me Away

The game-changing features that make iOS 18 the best yet are:

  • Enhanced Privacy: Apple really amped up the privacy features, making it much more transparent on what data apps collect, gives you more control over your information, and the new privacy dashboard is just a total game-changer.
  • Accessibility: They've added even more accessibility features, making the phone even more accessible to people with disabilities. I'm not quite sure about those, but it's great they improved those features. Advanced Health Monitoring: Health-tracking tools are great. The new sleep tracking is simply amazing, with all the insights that it has brought in for my sleeping patterns. I am a light sleeper, so it really is something I can appreciate.
  • Multitasking has gotten much smoother; switching between apps is effortless now. I can finally work on different projects without frustrating myself. Whatever magic they applied, I don't know, but it works! I've also been using the new widgets a lot for getting information fast at a glance, which I find especially helpful when my toddler is throwing a tantrum.
iPhone 18 features highlighted

iPhone 18 features highlighted | Image: Supplied

My Verdict: A Must-Upgrade

Upgrading to iOS 18 was literally one of the best tech decisions I've made in ages. It isn't all about the sexy new features; it's more about a huge improvement in general performance, user experience, and peace of mind, knowing that your phone won't just crash on you. Speed, battery life, and new features—this is worth the upgrade. If your phone is getting slow or you're tired of the old OS, do yourself a favor and upgrade. You won't regret it. Okay, maybe you will if you don't like new things. But you should give it a try!

Trust me, your future self will thank you.

Happy person with new iPhone 18

Happy person with new iPhone 18 | Image: Supplied

The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude. – Oprah Winfrey

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