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iOS 18 brings some exciting updates to the Files app, improving its functionality and making file management on your iPhone more convenient than ever. Let's dive into the new features and explore how they can improve your workflow.

Desktop and documents in the Cloud setup

Setting up cloud storage for your desktop and documents folders is now easier than ever. Here's how it works:

• When you set up a third-party cloud account on your device, you'll receive an invitation to sync your desktop and documents to the cloud.
• If you don't set it up right away, don't worry! You can

iOS 18 is here and while there are plenty of updates to discover, the one that will perhaps be used the most has to be the ability to lock and hide apps. While you can lock an app in iOS 18 so it can only be opened after authentication, you can also take it one step further so that the app itself is whisked away from your Home Screen and Library into a Hidden apps folder. It's only discovered after you unlock the Hidden Apps folder using Face/ Touch ID.

The app is present nowhere else on the system. All

Apple has finally released its latest iOS 18 to the public, and as more and more people are using the OS, more bugs are also coming to light. There's one such nasty bug in iOS 18 that's causing the Messages app to crash repeatedly. Spotted by a 9to5Mac reader and reported by the website, the bug can be particularly annoying because the Messages app is an essential part of most people's daily routine.

Fortunately, the bug is quite particular and the app only crashes after certain steps are followed. Below are the steps to reproduce the bug so you can

iOS 18 brings several updates to FaceTime, Apple's video calling app. These changes introduce new functionalities and change existing features. Let's take a look at the key updates.

Continuity Camera with Apple TV 4K

FaceTime now integrates with Apple TV 4K through the Continuity Camera feature. This allows users to:

• Connect an iPhone to Apple TV 4K for FaceTime calls on a larger screen
• Use the TV for family video calls or group conversations
• Incorporate Apple Music Sing during calls for interactive experiences
• Utilize third-party apps like Webex and Zoom for video conferencing

This feature requires an iPhone XS, iPhone

Many users have reported issues with CarPlay after updating to iOS 18. The problem seems to stem from a settings change during the update process. Follow these steps to resolve the issue:

Steps to fix CarPlay

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on 'Screen Time'.
3. Tap on 'Content & Privacy Restrictions'. If prompted, enter your Screen Time passcode.

4. Tap on 'Allowed Apps & Features'.
5. Scroll down the list until you find 'CarPlay'.
6. If the toggle next to CarPlay is off (gray), tap it to turn it on (green).

7. Exit Settings and try connecting to CarPlay

With iOS 18, Apple introduced a new customizable Control Center with resizable controls and multiple pages. However, the new Connectivity control has created a lot of dissatisfied users.

The new Connectivity control widget in the Control Center can either be a 2x2 square or a full-screen widget that needs a separate page. However, in the 2x2 widget that most people prefer, the controls are all jumbled up. Now, the AirDrop icon appears in the widget, which most users don't find too useful. Unfortunately, the Connectivity widget is not customizable. But you can use a little workaround as shared by this