After months of speculation, Apple finally unveiled the next-gen iOS 18 at WWDC 2024. The big and all-new iOS 18 features like Home Screen Customization, a new Password app, and a redesigned Photos app dominated the keynote, for all the right reasons. So you might already know them. Interestingly, Apple has also been quietly pushing a bunch of handy features that can make a big difference in your day-to-day life. In this article, I have shared 25 hidden iOS 18 features that Apple didn't mention on stage. Without further ado, let's get started!

You may have seen the customizable Control Center in iOS 18. But did you also know that there is a power button in the revamped Control Center? Yes, there is a virtual power button at the top right of the Control Center that offers a quick and easy way to turn off your iPhone. So you no longer have to memorize the weird key combinations to trigger the power switch. This hidden iOS 18 feature will also come in handy when your Power or Volume isn't working properly, which is quite common when you've installed a hard or bulky case.

The latest iOS 18 finally brings the long-awaited T9 dialer to iPhones. It allows you to type in someone's name via the numeric keypad (like on old keypad phones) and your iPhone will display the matching entries. For example, if I want to call Anmol, I will just type "26665" and I will immediately see his contact information at the top of the keypad. Android smartphones have had this T9 dialer for ages.

The Phone app also got some quality-of-life improvements with the new iOS 18. First, you'll now see a call icon next to each entry on the Recents page. Thankfully, now you don't have to worry about those embarrassing calls due to accidental taps. You must intentionally press a number to call from this screen. The second and equally useful addition is the ability to search call history. With this hidden iOS 18 feature in the phone app, you can save yourself from aggressive scrolling.