Apple's iOS 18.2 update introduces a redesigned Mail app with new features like mail categorization and a refreshed interface. While the categorization feature aims to declutter inboxes by sorting emails into Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions, it has faced criticism for inaccurate sorting.
Many users find themselves reverting to the "All Mail" view due to miscategorized emails. Although users can manually recategorize senders, it can be tedious. Apple offers a simple way to disable categorization by switching to List View, which provides an "All Mail" experience while retaining the new design elements. This setting can be applied to individual inboxes.
A more effective way to highlight important emails is through Priority Notifications, a feature requiring Apple Intelligence-capable devices. This feature intelligently identifies crucial emails without the risk of overlooking messages due to categorization errors. Apple plans to expand Priority Notifications to all compatible devices in a future iOS 18 update.
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