Did Apple Just Copy Android? ft. iOS 18

Apple’s newly launched iOS 18 is packed with features, but it feels like those are sitting in Android phones since Android 15.

From there can we say, “Did Apple just copy Android?”

Let’s dive into the similarities and what’s new in iOS 18:

Customizable Home Screen and Icon Colors

iOS 18 now allows users to place icons anywhere on the home screen and change app icon colors. This level of customization has been there on Android for years, making iOS more like Android than ever before.

Advanced App Locking

Apple introduced app locking and hiding with Face ID in iOS 18, a feature that Android users have long enjoyed through native settings and third-party apps.

Better Control Center and Lock Screen

iOS 18’s multiple control centers and customizable lock screen shortcuts remind of what Android’s quick settings and lock screen have features like providing quick access to frequently used features.

Revamped Photos

The Photos app in iOS 18 got a facelift with rounded corners and improved categorization. This is very similar to the features that were brought in Google Photos on Android, which categorizes photos by faces and offers personalized suggestions.

New Calculator App

iPad users now will have a native calculator app with advanced math functions and real-time problem-solving using the Apple Pencil. Basic Android tablets have long included calculator apps, but yes without these smart features.

Siri’s AI features

Siri’s enhancements in iOS 18 allow it to perform tasks within apps, generate content, and interact with other apps. These capabilities closely resemble Google Assistant’s advanced features on Android.

Release Dates

Apple fans are curious to know when iOS 18 is expected to be available. Well, this would be done in October or November with beta updates in June and July. The analysts stated that all the devices that would be supporting this latest update are iPhones up to the XR. Well, this time iPhone X is being dropped based on this upgrade.

The key takeaways

You might be truly fascinated by the unique features of iOS 18. We know that Apple now knows the game and is now giving Android a straight competition. All those users who are enjoying features like customizable home screens to advanced AI capabilities always had Android as their priority. Some may say it is copying, but we would say it is catching up. Needless to say, it is iOS 18 that marks an important update that establishes Apple as a big counterpart.

You have to stay tuned to us to be in the know of this most-anticipated update. And we leave it up to you to decide for yourself that if iOS 18 is a game-changer or just playing catch-up.