iOS18 does not have “Read from Notifications” and “Actually Opened” timestamp below the message – Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka

Recently, a rumor circulated on social media that Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 will introduce a new feature displaying “read from notifications” and “actually opened” times below text messages. The image illustrating this claim is widely shared on online platforms.

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A screenshot of a message bubble, with the timestamps “Read from notifications” and “Actually opened” below it, is circulating the internet. The image claims that it is one of the new features of Apple’s latest operating system, iOS18. The image containing the claim has been widely shared on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.

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However, upon investigation, this is not the actual feature of iOS18.

Fact Check

The iOS 18 launch event introduced many revolutionary features that piqued the interest of Apple product enthusiasts, such as “Messages via Satellite” and the “Schedule Message with Send Later” feature. However, the “Read from notifications” and “Currently open” timestamps are not part of these new features. Check out all the new features in iOS18 here.

Furthermore, no reliable source reports such a feature.

Additionally, we used the reverse image search feature to find the source of the photo. While we were unable to locate its origin, we found that the same image has been shared on various meme accounts since 2016.

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Apple’s iOS 18, which is set to launch in September 2024, introduces several significant updates and features. Key highlights include new customization options for the Home Screen and Control Center, generative AI features built into the operating system, and substantial improvements to Siri. The update also brings improvements to the Photos app, Mail, and Messages, including the ability to create custom “Genmoji” and support for RCS messaging. Additionally, iOS 18 focuses on improving user privacy and device performance, making it a comprehensive upgrade for iPhone and iPad users. (Source)

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Summary

The claim that Apple’s iOS 18 will introduce a feature that displays “Read from Notifications” and “Actually Opened” timestamps below text messages is false. The image that has been widely shared on social media is actually altered, and it’s a meme that has been circulating since 2016.