According to the new iOS 18 updates, users will receive notifications if their charging rate is not up to the desired speed. The battery menu in the settings will now show graphs that highlight periods of slow charging in orange, making it easier for users to identify when their device is charging slowly. This feature aims to help users maintain their battery health by providing more control over charging limits and notifying them about slow charging rates.
In iOS 18, there is a new feature that allows the iPhone to display the time even when the device is powered off or still charging. This feature is called "StandBy" mode. It turns the iPhone into a full-screen display when it's charging horizontally, showing the time, weather, photos, and more on the screen while the phone is charging in landscape mode. This feature is useful for viewing information at a glance from a distance as long as the iPhone is on its side while charging.
In future iOS 18 betas or subsequent iPhone models, the Action Button is expected to gain more capabilities and become even more useful. One potential expansion is the ability to map the Action Button to more specific functions, as hinted by the new control center gallery feature in iOS 18. This feature introduces swipeable folders for different control center actions, allowing users to have more customization options for the Action Button.
Additionally, with the rumors of all iPhone 16 models sporting action buttons, it is likely that Apple will offer more functionalities and customization options for the Action Button. This could include the ability to set different customizations for short presses, double presses, and triple presses, as well as more complex actions through the Shortcuts app4.
While the exact expansions are not mentioned, the trend suggests that Apple is continuously working on improving the Action Button's capabilities, making it more versatile and user-friendly in future iOS updates and iPhone models.