If you don't like how Categories work in Mail, no worries -- you can revert your app to look the way it did before the update. Read more: Everything You Need to Know About iOS 18 ...

The iOS 18.2 beta also adds more AI features like Genmoji and an integration with ChatGPT.

In iOS 17 and earlier, categories were just text lists with a simpler icon design. iOS 17.2 is being beta tested right now and it is expected to see a public release sometime in December.

Balancing Innovation and Familiarity Apple’s approach to the iOS 18.2 Mail app demonstrates a thoughtful balance between introducing innovative features and maintaining a familiar user experience.