Even if you don’t buy an iPhone 16, you can install iOS 18, which is out today, and start customizing your home screen in new ways, text high-res videos to your Android friends, and store your passwords in Apple’s slick new password manager. But as for all those AI features you may have heard so much about, those aren’t ready—at least, not yet.

Following over three months of beta testing, iOS 18 was finally widely released to the public on Monday, September 16. The update is available in

Long press any app and select Require Face ID. You're also prompted if you want to hide the app. The process is intuitive, and you can better protect sensitive apps in seconds. It adds extra peace of mind and is a fantastic feature Android users have enjoyed in various implementations for years.

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Apple's latest mobile operating system, iOS 18, brings many exciting new features and improvements to iPhones.