Apple Mail app redesign introduces new categorization feature in iOS 18.2

Apple’s new Mail Categories in iOS 18.2 and later are here to help you take control and make managing your email much easier.

Let’s take a look at how to get the most out of these new inbox features on your iPhone.

How to update your software to iOS 18.2 or later

First, let’s update your software to iOS 18.2 or later:

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• Open Settings
• Faucet General
• Select Software update
• Faucet Update now
• Enter your password And accept the conditions
• Wait for it installation to be completed

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Use categories in Mail on iPhone

In iOS 18.2 and later, the Mail app improves email management by automatically sorting messages into separate categories. This feature is designed to help you quickly find and manage your emails.

Category overview

• Primary: Contains personal messages and urgent information.
• Transactions: Tracks confirmations, receipts and shipping notices.
• Updates: Includes news, newsletters and social media updates.
• Promotions: Shows coupons and sales emails.

Note: If a message in the Transactions, Updates, or Promotions categories contains urgent information, it will also appear in the Main category.

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Using the New Mail Categorization Feature

Now that you’re ready to use iOS 18.2 or later, let’s explore how to use the new Mail Categorization feature:

• Open it Messaging app on your iPhone.
• At the top, you will see the four new categories: Primary, Transactions, Updates And Promotions.
• Press any category to view emails sorted specifically for that section.
• If you want to see all your emails together, swipe from right to left at the top to reveal the “All messages” option.
• Once you update to iOS 18.2 or later, the default will be “Categories” see. If you press the three horizontal points in the upper right corner of your inbox you will see that it is set to Categories.
• If you prefer not to use categories, tap the icon three horizontal points again and select List view.

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Ensure important emails arrive in primary

To ensure that important emails, such as CyberGuy Newsletterland in the “Primary” category:

• Scroll through your inbox, locate and tap any CyberGuy newsletter email.
• If you don’t have one on hand, check your “Garbage” Or “Promotions” files.
• Press the arrow to the left.
• Click where it says “Categorize the sender.”
• Faucet Primary.
• Then tap Continue.

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This simple action helps signal its importance. Once you manually move an email to the Primary category, Apple’s Mail app will learn from this action.

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Kurt’s Key Takeaways

Apple’s new Mail Categories feature aims to streamline your email management by automatically sorting your messages. While this can be incredibly useful, it can take some time to adjust and fine-tune. Remember to check other categories periodically to ensure important emails are not misclassified. With a little patience and customization, you can transform your inbox into a more organized and efficient space.

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