Developers and fans can now experience the newest software before it is officially released thanks to Apple’s recent release of the public betas for watchOS 11, iOS 18, and iPadOS 18. You must register your Apple ID with the Apple Software Programme in order to use these beta versions. Though not every feature will be accessible in the beta version, this chance lets you test out the new features before the official launch. The beta versions do, however, still include a few fun and practical features.
What is iOS 18?
The much anticipated eighteenth major edition of Apple’s iOS operating system for iPhones is called iOS 18. It was revealed at the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) and is iOS 17’s straight successor. Here are some of the main attributes that Apple users can expect:
Customization Options
iOS 18 brings a new level of customization to your iPhone. You can now arrange apps and widgets on your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center as you like, even placing them above the dock. With new visual effects such as dark or tinted themes, you can give your icons and widgets a unique look. Additionally, you can enlarge icons for better accessibility and visual impact.
Photos App Redesign
The Photos app has received a significant overhaul in iOS 18. It now unifies photo libraries into a single view, making it easier to browse photos by themes like recent days, favorite people and pets, and trips. You can pin your favorite collections for quick access, and a new carousel view will highlight daily favorites, allowing you to relive special moments effortlessly.
Control Center Enhancements
The redesigned Control Center in iOS 18 provides quicker access to your most-used controls, such as media playback, Home controls, and connectivity options. You can swipe between these groups and customize the layout to suit your needs. Plus, you can now add third-party app controls for more flexibility and convenience.
Messages via Satellite and iMessage Updates
One of the standout features in iOS 18 is the introduction of satellite messaging to the Messages app. This feature allows you to communicate even without cellular or Wi-Fi connections, using the same technology as the iPhone’s existing satellite capabilities. iMessage also gets new text effects, enabling you to format text with bold, italics, underline, and strikethrough. You can use any emoji or sticker as a Tapback and schedule messages to be sent later.
Apple Intelligence
A major highlight of iOS 18 is Apple Intelligence. This feature combines generative models with personal context to deliver highly relevant and useful experiences. It’s integrated into iOS 18 to enhance tasks like language understanding, image creation, and more.
iPadOS 18: Enhanced Usability and Functionality
iPadOS 18 also brings significant improvements in usability and functionality. Here are the key updates:
- Widget and Control Customization: Users can now rearrange widgets and controls to better fit their needs, making daily tasks easier and more efficient.
- Enhanced Multitasking: This feature allows users to navigate apps more easily by morphing into a sidebar, keeping favorite apps and tools within reach, and simplifying switching between app functions.
- Interactive SharePlay Sessions: Users can now tap and draw on the screen during SharePlay sessions, making remote collaboration more interactive. Additionally, users can remotely control another person’s iPad or iPhone, useful for tech support and cooperative work.
- Improved Animations: iPadOS 18 introduces smoother and more responsive animations across the interface. New APIs allow developers to integrate these animations into their apps, enhancing the user experience.
- Calculator App: The long-awaited Calculator app includes history tracking and unit conversions. With the Apple Pencil, users can handwrite mathematical expressions, which the app calculates and displays in a handwriting style. It supports both basic and scientific calculations and allows saving notes for future reference.
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