By Cyberian in Apple — 09 Aug 2024

New features come to Apple services this fall

Users Can Now Enjoy Enhanced Apple Services with iOS 18 and More

Apple is enhancing the services users love with all-new features coming this fall with the release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and tvOS 18.

This fall, Apple is rolling out iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and tvOS 18, bringing a host of new features to enhance the services users already love. Among the updates are exciting additions like U.S. national park hikes and custom walking routes in Apple Maps, the ability to redeem rewards and make installment payments with Apple Pay, and a refreshed Apple Fitness+ experience.

“We’re thrilled to offer even more value to our users, whether they’re navigating their day with Apple Maps, making secure payments with Apple Pay, or enjoying music with Apple Music,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Services.

Explore with Apple Maps

Apple Maps now offers users even more ways to explore, including thousands of hikes across U.S. national parks, filterable by length, elevation, and route type. Users can also create custom walking routes, perfect for local exercise or city tours, and save their favorite hikes and routes in a new Places Library.

Apple Maps introduces even more ways to explore the world, like the ability for users to create their own custom walking routes.

Increased Flexibility with Apple Pay

Apple Pay expands its capabilities, allowing users to redeem rewards and access installment payments when making purchases online or in-app. These features will debut in select regions, with installment options launching first in countries like Australia, Spain, the U.K., and the U.S.

Users get new ways to pay with Apple Pay, including the ability to redeem rewards and access installments from their eligible credit or debit cards.

Tap to Cash with Apple Cash

With Tap to Cash, users are able to send and receive Apple Cash by holding two iPhone devices together — without having to share phone numbers.⁵ For example, Tap to Cash can be used to pay someone back at dinner or buy something at a garage sale.

Tap to Cash allows users to send and receive Apple Cash by holding two iPhone devices together.

Tickets in Apple Wallet bring fans a richer experience, including stadium details, recommended Apple Music playlists, and more.

Revamped Apple Fitness+ Experience

Apple Fitness+ has been redesigned to help users make the most of its extensive workout and meditation library. New features like personalized recommendations, easy navigation, and streak reminders make staying active more engaging and rewarding.

Apple Fitness+ has been redesigned to help users make the most of its robust library of workouts and meditations.

Collaborative Listening and Accessibility in Apple Music

Apple Music introduces SharePlay enhancements, allowing more users to share control of what’s playing, even without a subscription. The service also debuts Music Haptics, enabling deaf or hard-of-hearing users to experience music through tactile feedback.

Music Haptics is a way for users who are deaf or hard of hearing to experience music on iPhone.

Optimized Viewing with Apple TV

Apple TV app’s new InSight feature provides real-time details about actors, characters, and music from Apple TV+ content. Enhanced Dialogue on tvOS 18 uses machine learning to deliver clearer vocals, making for an even better viewing experience.

Streamlined iCloud Mail and Apple Account

iCloud Mail now offers improved inbox organization, sorting emails into categories like Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions. Additionally, Apple ID will be renamed to Apple Account, providing a more consistent sign-in experience across devices.