The Apple Mail app redesign introduces a new sorting feature in iOS 18.2

Apple’s new Mail categories are coming in iOS 18.2 and later to help you take control and make managing your email a lot easier.

Let’s dive into how to make the most of these new inbox features on your iPhone.

How to update your software to iOS 18.2 or later

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

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• It opens Settings
• handle general
• He chooses Software update
• handle Update now
• He enters Your passcode and Agree to the terms
• I am waiting Installation to complete

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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 distinct categories. This feature is designed to help you quickly find and manage emails.

Categories overview

• essential: Contains personal messages and time sensitive information.
• Transactions: Tracks confirmations, receipts, and shipping notices.
• Updates: Includes news, newsletters and social media updates.
• Promotions: Coupon displays and sales emails.

Note: If a message in the Transactions, Updates, or Promotions categories contains time-sensitive information, it will also appear in the Primary category.

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Use the new mail classification feature

Now that you’re done with iOS 18.2 or later, let’s explore how to use the new mail sorting feature:

• Open Mail application On your iPhone.
• At the top, you’ll see the four new categories: essential, Transactions, Updates and Promotions.
• Click on Which class To display emails categorized specifically for this section.
• If you want to see all your emails together, swipe from right to left at the top to reveal “all mail” option.
• Once you update to iOS 18.2 or later, the default will be “Categories” view. If you click on Three horizontal dots In the top right corner of your inbox, you’ll see it’s set to Categories.
• If you prefer not to use categories, click Three horizontal dots Again and choose View list.

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Ensure important emails reach the primary stage

To check important emails, e.g CyberGuy Newsletterland in the “primary” category:

• Scroll through your inbox, locate it and click on it Email from CyberGuy Newsletter.
• If you don’t have one handy, check yours “waste” or “Promotions” folders.
• Click on Left arrow.
• Click where it says “Sender Classification.”
• handle essential.
• Then press He continues.

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

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Key takeaways for Kurt

Apple’s new Mail Categories feature aims to simplify your email management by automatically sorting your messages. Although it can be incredibly useful, it can take some time to set up and fine-tune. Remember to periodically check other categories to make sure important emails aren’t misclassified. With a little patience and customization, you can transform your inbox into a more organized and efficient space.

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