With the recent release of iOS 18, Apple has introduced a slew of new features and improvements to its popular mobile operating system. While iPhone users are excited to try out these new additions, Android users may be feeling a bit left out. However, it turns out that many of the features that Apple has introduced with iOS 18 are already available on Android devices.
One of the standout features of iOS 18 is the new Focus mode, which allows users to set up different profiles for work, personal, and other activities, and customize notifications and app access for each profile. While this may seem like a revolutionary new feature for iPhone users, Android users have had access to a similar feature called Digital Wellbeing for quite some time. Digital Wellbeing allows users to set app timers, monitor their screen time, and even schedule Do Not Disturb modes.
Another new feature in iOS 18 is Live Text, which uses machine learning to recognize text in photos and allows users to copy and paste that text. Android users have had a similar feature called Google Lens, which not only recognizes text in photos but also identifies objects, landmarks, and animals, and can even translate text in real time.
iOS 18 also brings improvements to FaceTime, including spatial audio and the ability to schedule calls. Android users, on the other hand, have access to Google Meet and Zoom, both of which offer similar features and have become popular alternatives to FaceTime for video calls.
One of the most anticipated features of iOS 18 is the new Safari redesign, which now allows users to group tabs together and access them easily. Android users have had access to a similar feature with Google Chrome, which allows users to create tab groups and even share them across devices.
Overall, while iOS 18 may have some exciting new features, Android users can take comfort in knowing that many of these features are already available on their devices. Whether it’s Focus mode, Live Text, or tab grouping in Safari, Android users have been enjoying these functionalities for some time now. So while iPhone users may be flaunting their shiny new features, Android users can rest assured that they are not missing out on much.
