Apple Account will replace Apple ID this fall — what you need to know

Next month, we will see Apple’s biggest software update in recent memory, including a surprising change to Apple ID. 

This fall will see the release of iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia all of which come with a wealth of new features. However, one lesser-known change will see Apple ID renamed “Apple Account.” This change will apply across Apple products and services. However, it should be noted that this change will not affect how your Apple Account works, and you likely won’t need to do anything when the change occurs. 

Apple’s newsroom states, “With the releases of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11, Apple ID is renamed to Apple Account for a consistent sign-in experience across Apple services and devices, and relies on a user’s existing credentials.” alongside several of the other new features coming in the fall. These changes were originally shown during Apple’s WWDC presentation earlier this year. 

Alongside this announcement, Apple detailed several features coming for Apple hardware in the fall. This includes changes to iCloud mail, such as new ways for users to manage their inboxes and better categorization. Emails will now be organized, and sorted, into several different sections. Personal and time-sensitive emails will be sorted into the Primary inbox. Confirmations and receipts will be sorted into transactions. News and social notifications will now be under Updates while marketing emails and coupons will be found in the Promotions category.