iOS 18 is the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system. It comes with a host of new features and improvements that make it easier to use your iPhone or iPad. One such feature is the ability to quickly switch between different apps, which can be especially useful for iOS developers who need to work on multiple projects at once.
Get Familiar with Swipe Up Gesture
In iOS 18, Apple has introduced a new swipe up gesture that allows you to quickly switch between different apps. This gesture works by swiping up from the bottom of the screen on an iPhone or iPad running iOS 18. Once you have performed this gesture, you will see a list of all the apps that are currently open on your device. To switch to another app, simply tap on it in the list.
If you find that you frequently need to switch between two or more apps, you can customize the order of the apps in the swipe up gesture by dragging and dropping them around. For example, if you use a text editor app frequently and want it to appear at the top of the list, you can simply drag it to the top of the list.
Use Control Center for App Switching
In addition to the swipe up gesture, you can also switch between apps using Apple’s Control Center. To access Control Center on an iPhone or iPad running iOS 18, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen. From here, you will see a list of all the apps that are currently open on your device. To switch to another app, simply tap on it in the list.
Another useful feature of Control Center is the ability to quickly launch frequently used apps by swiping up from the bottom-left corner of the screen and tapping on one of the 12 app icons that appear at the top. This can be especially useful for iOS developers who need to quickly switch between different apps without having to navigate through the home screen.
Use App Switcher for Multiple Apps
If you need to switch between multiple apps at once, Apple’s App Switcher is an excellent tool that makes the process much easier. To access App Switcher on an iPhone or iPad running iOS 18, simply swipe up from the bottom of the screen and then swipe left or right to cycle through the open apps.
One useful feature of App Switcher is the ability to quickly switch between two apps that are in split-screen mode. To do this, simply swipe up from the bottom of the screen and then swipe left or right to cycle through the open apps while keeping both apps in split-screen mode.
Use Multitasking Gestures for Faster App Switching
If you find that you need to switch between apps quickly, Apple’s multitasking gestures can help make the process much smoother. To access multitasking gestures on an iPhone or iPad running iOS 18, simply swipe up from the bottom of the screen and then perform a gesture such as swiping left or right on the apps that are currently open in App Switcher.
One useful feature of multitasking gestures is the ability to quickly switch between two apps that are in split-screen mode by performing a gesture such as swiping up from the bottom of the screen and then swiping left or right on the apps that are currently open in split-screen mode. This can be especially useful for iOS developers who need to work on multiple projects at once.