If you're setting up a new iPhone or upgrading an earlier model, start here to get the most out of iOS 18. Jeff Carlson writes about photography and technology and is the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and PalmPilots.

With iOS 18, Apple introduces several updates iPhone users are sure to appreciate. Here are five of the best that stand out above the rest.

One is the next-gen update and the other, iOS 17.7, is for those who want to keep their iPhones safe but would rather wait to roll out the first version of a new release.

Learn about iOS 18's more customizable flashlight, QR codes for sharing your Wi-Fi passwords and transcribable voice memos.

You can now hide and lock your applications to boost your mobile privacy and security. Here's how and when you should use it.

BGR compiled a list of 13 iOS 18 hidden features that will make your life much easier, including some for your new iPhone 16.

This detailed guide with screenshots covers how to lock and hide apps on iPhone in iOS 18 for improved security and privacy.

However, a recent report from 9to5Mac has revealed that the hidden apps aren't quite as well hidden as you might like. In theory, a hidden app should not appear without biometric