Apple has released public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11. These updates allow developers to preview the latest Apple software before the official launch. To access the public beta versions, simply add your Apple ID to the Apple Software Program. This lets you join the pre-release excitement and explore the new features ahead of everyone else. However, even if you download the beta version, you will not get all the features that will come out with the official version. But the beta versions include some useful features.
Key features of iOS 18
iOS 18 is the upcoming eighteenth major release of Apple’s iOS operating system for the iPhone. Announced at the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), it’s the direct successor to iOS 17. Here are some exciting features:
Customisation Options: iOS 18 offers a fresh way to customise the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center. You can arrange apps and widgets however you like, even placing them above the dock. New visual effects, such as dark or tinted themes, let you give your icons and widgets a unique look. You can also enlarge icons for easier access and better visual impact.
Photos App Redesign: The Photos app has undergone a major redesign. It now unifies photo libraries into one view, making it easier to browse photos by themes like recent days, favourite people and pets, and trips. You can pin your favourite collections for quick access. A new carousel view will highlight daily favourites, helping you relive special moments effortlessly.
Control Center Enhancements: The redesigned Control Center provides quicker access to your most-used controls, like media playback, Home controls, and connectivity options. You can swipe between these groups and customise 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: iOS 18 introduces satellite messaging to the Messages app, allowing you to communicate even without cellular or Wi-Fi connections. This uses the same technology as the iPhone’s existing satellite capabilities. iMessage also gets new text effects, letting you 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 standout feature in iOS 18 is Apple Intelligence. This 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.
Key features of iPadOS 18
iPadOS 18 brings major improvements in usability and functionality. Here are the key updates:
–Users can now rearrange widgets and controls to better fit their needs, making daily tasks easier and more efficient.
–This feature allows users to navigate apps more easily by morphing into a sidebar, keeping favorite apps and tools within reach. It enhances multitasking by simplifying switching between app functions.
–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.
–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.
–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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