The third beta version of IOS 18 update Officially for developers. The new update brought some noticeable changes in home screen customization, various design and interface modifications, and much more. Here's a comprehensive look at everything new in this version.
Currently, the iOS 18 update is available for developer beta testing, and the public beta is expected to be released within days. It is important to note that changes and improvements in the early beta stages may be unexpected. This means that what worked in the second beta may break in the third beta. As always, caution is advised when dealing with trial versions.
The most important new features and changes
◉ The third beta version of the iOS 18 update adds a new feature that turns application icons on the home screen into dark mode automatically. This means that when you activate dark mode on your phone, the colors of the app icons will change to suit this mode. But the way this feature works seems advanced. It appears to use advanced artificial intelligence technology to analyze images and change their colors.
In short, Apple has added a clever way to make the iPhone screen look better in dark mode, and it is using advanced technology to do so.
◉ The default background on the iPhone screen has been updated to include a new “dynamic” option to change colors. If you enable this new dynamic setting, your phone's background color will automatically change throughout the day. The background may be blue in the morning, then turn orange at sunset, and may become dark at night.
In short, this feature makes your phone’s wallpaper “live” and changes over time, adding an aesthetic and dynamic touch to the iPhone screen.
◉ The Flashlight received a major update for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max users. Apple has improved the way the flashlight control appears in the dynamic island. This means that interacting with a lamp and turning it on or off just got better and easier.
◉ In the Photos app, the Select button is now always visible. Previously, you had to swipe up to the photo grid to appear, adding an extra step every time you needed to select an image.
◉ Also, in the Photos app and Photo Viewer, the two-finger zoom gesture has been brought back, so it now works like iOS 17 and earlier.
◉ In Settings, the “RCS messages” to provide more details about the feature. It can be accessed through Settings > Apps > Messages > RCS Messages.
◉ The emoji keyboard has been modified to display larger icons that are easier to see and tap.
◉ Below the emoji keyboard, you can also access stickers and emojis.
◉ When focus mode is activated, the Messages app no longer displays the contact name for silent notifications. Instead, it just says “Messages.”
◉ The dark mode icon for Apple Maps has been redesigned.
The public beta version of the iOS 18 update is coming soon
Apple announced last month that the first public beta version of the iOS 18 update would be released in July, so it should be released within days. Based on previous years, the public beta is expected to be released in the first half of July. The iOS 16 update was released on Monday, July 11, 2022, and the iOS 17 update was released on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
How to get the public trial version
◉ Go to Apple’s website beta.apple.com, log in with your Apple account, and accept the terms and conditions.
◉ On iPhone, open Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates and the beta version will appear when available.
There is no doubt that the public trial version is more stable, safer, and has fewer problems, but it is still in the experimental scope, and it is preferable to install it on a secondary device, or make a backup copy of your data first before installation.
Compatible Devices
The iOS 18 update is compatible with the same iPhone models that support iOS 17, i.e. iPhone XS, XR and later.
As for the new features, we have mentioned them in several articles, you can refer to them under the iOS 18 tag.
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