Apple’s iOS 18 software update rolled out earlier this month , and it brought significant changes to the iOS Control Center, which provides convenient access to commonly used functions with a simple swipe down on the Home Screen . Now, in addition to the existing controls like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Flashlight, and so on, Apple allows third-party app developers to create controls for their own apps. Below, we’ve compiled a list of iOS 18-ready apps that users can try in order to take advantage of the redesigned Control Center.
Bulletin Bulletin , the AI-powered news reader app that summarizes articles, notably has a total of nine Control Center widgets (the most we’ve seen so far). These include new options to quickly perform app actions, such as going straight to the “For You” tab without opening the app. Additionally, options to go to different news categories, including “Business,” “Entertainment,” “Fashion,” “Sports,” and “Technology.
” There’s also an option to pull up the app’s “Smart Summary” feature, which uses AI to recap the top articles of the day. CARROT Weather CARROT Weather , the app that delivers snarky weather forecasts, is also taking advantage of the iOS update with two Control Center widgets. Now, users can add shortcuts to quickly open the Weather and Maps tabs.
Crouton Recipe organizer and meal planner app Crouton launched a helpful Control Center widget for users looking to import new recipes with one tap . Cheatsheet Not.
