Groups, resizing, smart layouts โ itโs not just toggles anymore. Itโs your daily dashboard.
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Swipe from top-right โ navigate groups (Favorites, Home, Music...)
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Tap icons on the edge โ jump to any group instantly
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Long-press empty space or tap โAdd Controlsโ โ enter edit mode
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Drag, resize, and rearrange tiles to fit your flow
๐งฐ New in iOS 18:
โข Resize controls (big flashlight = easier taps in the dark)
โข Create custom groups (Fitness, Focus, Gamingโฆ)
โข Third-party widgets now supported (hello, Carrot Weather & Strava)
โข Context-aware controls โ e.g., Dark Mode auto-switches with Night Shift
๐ก Power-user tips:
โข Build a "Work vs Chill" group with different Focus tiles
โข Drop HomeKit scenes inline with expanded Home controls
โข Add Translate, Magnifier, or Game Mode in 2 taps
โข Exit edit mode โ swipe through groups โ muscle memory magic
๐ Small tweaks, daily time saved.
Your iPhone now adapts to you โ not the other way around.
Full setup steps ๐ (ัััะปะบั ะฒััะฐะฒััะต ะฒัััะฝัั)
๐ Like what you see? Follow for more iOS deep dives!
https://medium.com/macoclock/ios-18-control-center-2025-guide-to-groups-resizing-and-smart-layouts-a63e440df1bc
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