iPhones just got a new Game Mode — here’s what it does and how to turn it off

The next major version of iOS, version 18.0, is out now for a bunch of different iPhones. The update brings a host of new features, including more customization options and a revamped control center, but an interesting new feature is Game Mode, which is on by default for all games.  If you’ve updated to iOS 18, you might have seen the Game Mode infobox pop up when launching one of the best mobile games and wondered what it is, what it does, and if you can turn it off. Fear not, because we’ve got all the answers right here, with everything you need to know about the iPhone’s new Game Mode.  Game Mode forces your phone to focus solely on the game you’re playing, freeing up resources by reducing background activity, both at a system level and for apps running in the background. This should result in higher and more stable frame rates in bigger games, including Genshin Impact and Pokémon Go.  It also puts connected AirPods into low latency mode, which should help reduce any delay that could throw you off your ga