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Apple\u2019s iOS 18 was announced and shown off Monday at the company\u2019s Worldwide Developer\u2019s Conference<\/a> but it didn\u2019t show one neat thing iPhones<\/a> will be able to do when it launches later this year. And that\u2019s adjust the radius and the intensity of the light itself.<\/p>\n This may sound like a frilly thing, but if you\u2019ve ever gone outside after dark to call to a small pet and bring him in (raises hand) it\u2019s quite useful. iOS 18 will let users widen the beam with horizontal slide, or tighten and intensify its light with a vertical swipe. See for yourself.<\/p>\n Flashlight is revamped in iOS 18! \u2014 ian (@iam_tech) June 10, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Additionally, when the flashlight is activated (whether from the Control Center or the lock screen) the new UI (with the controls) will drop down from iOS\u2019s \u201cDynamic Island.\u201d<\/p>\n the action button animation for the flashlight in iOS 18 is absurd pic.twitter.com\/RfV6X4RiNQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ostyn Hyss (@ostynhyss) June 10, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The new capability apparently takes advantage of the more sophisticated flash\/flashlight that began with iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models launched in 2022<\/a>. That device\u2019s adaptive flash uses \u201can array of nine LEDs that change pattern based on the chosen focal length.\u201d Useful for taking high-quality pictures, Apple developers have adapted those capabilities to turn the phone into a better flashlight.<\/p>\n iOS 18 will also allow users to customize the buttons on their locked screens, another useful change that can prevent fumble-fingered iPhone owners from butt-activating the flashlight and having it shine through their pants, though that is always a hilarious mishap.<\/p>\n In any case, we\u2019re a long ways away from the old days when we turned on our phones and simply used the home screen light to see our way to the fridge for a midnight snack or back to the bedroom without waking others in the house.<\/p>\n iOS 18 is currently in a beta preview and is expected to fully launch sometime in September. iOS 18 supported phones are:<\/p>\n That said, not all models have the adaptive flash that can take advantage of these capabilities, so make sure of what you have.<\/p>\n Featured image via Apple<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n
-It has a smooth satisfying on\/off animation
-You can adjust both it’s width and intensity
So cool! pic.twitter.com\/5RXMlT8L9s<\/a><\/p>\n\n
What iPhone models support iOS 18?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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