5 features Apple didn't announce on iOS 18.

The iOS 18 beta has some features that Apple hasn't mentioned yet, such as restarting the iPhone without pressing the hardware button, sharing wifi passwords using QR.

With the first public beta of iOS 18 Public Beta, users can try out features such as interface customization, call recording or RCS messaging. However, some new functions have also been discovered, although Apple did not announce it when launching iOS 18 in mid-June.

Turn off/start iPhone without hardware buttons.

New power off interface on iOS 18.

Normally, to restart or turn off the iPhone, users need to press and hold the power button before choosing an option. On iOS 18, users can swipe down to access the Control Center. In the left corner of the interface, there is an additional virtual power button icon.

Users need to touch and hold this button for a few seconds to restart or turn off the iPhone. To turn the iPhone back on, users still need to press and hold the physical power button.

Use QR code to share wifi password.

Wifi password sharing feature on iOS 18.

iPhone users running iOS 18 can use QR codes to quickly share wifi with multiple people at once by having them scan or send the code via text message. To use, users go to Settings > Passwords > Wi-Fi > tap the network they want to share and then tap Show network QR code. This method only applies to wifi passwords, not regular passwords.

Adjust the beam width of the flashlight.

Old iOS can adjust the intensity of the flashlight, but iOS 18 also allows you to adjust the beam width as desired. To use the new feature, users need to turn on the flashlight, then the user interface will appear on Dynamic Island.

Flashlight control interface on iOS 18.

On this interface, swipe left and right to expand or narrow the light beam. Swiping up and down will increase or decrease the flashlight's light intensity. However, this feature only works on iPhones with Dynamic Island, including the ‌iPhone 14‌ Pro, 14‌ Pro Max, 15‌, 15‌ Plus, 15 Pro‌, and 15 Pro‌ Max.

Hide app name.

iPhone interface before (left) and after hiding app labels.

If you find your home screen cluttered, you can rearrange your app icons. On iPhones running iOS 18, you can also hide app names by pressing and holding the screen until the icons "shake," then selecting Edit > Customize > Large. Now the app icons are slightly larger, and the app labels disappear.

Enable app widgets without leaving the home screen.

A handy interface of a news app when pressed and held.

Normally, iPhone users need to access the Widgets feature to bring an app's widget to the home screen interface. But on iOS 18, just hold the icon. At this time, if the app supports widgets, it will be displayed for users to choose.