iOS 18 will be out in about a month, but Apple continues to improve its operating system with a final beta release. For its part, iOS 18.1, which will take over, continues to be developed.
Within hours, Apple released what should be the final beta of iOS 18 before its official release—version 6, to be exact—as well as the second beta of iOS 18.1. Two important updates, as the iOS 18 update shows what the iPhone operating system will look like when it’s released in late September. For its part, iOS 18.1 is still in development, and isn’t expected to be officially released until October or even November.
New for iOS 18 beta 6
- New view of albums in pictures
The latest iOS 18 beta doesn’t offer anything really new or disruptive, except for a new view of photo albums in the app of the same name. It’s a much clearer and more intuitive screen, as you can see below.
New features of iOS 18.1 beta 1
- Safari integrates distraction control
Hide items embarrassed” It's one of the major features announced with iOS 18 at WWDC last June. It's called Distraction control In English, it particularly angered the media at the beginning of the month, because it allows the removal of any annoying element from the web page, including… advertisements. This could therefore cause a serious shortage for developers and websites.
It doesn't matter, it's already available since iOS 18 beta 5. Distraction control He's at it again. Tap Safari Tools at the top right, then select Hide distracting elementsThen choose the item you want to remove, and you will see it disappear like the power of Thanos.
- Deep changes to the Photos app
The circular photo app has been criticized for a long time. It seems that Apple has heard users' complaints. On the other hand, a button has appeared at the bottom of the app called Customize and reorderallowing you to modify the display of the application.
- New languages powered by Apple Intelligence
Still not available in Europe, Apple Intelligence, the new artificial intelligence Made in Applecontinues to roll out to English-speaking audiences. Previously available to customers in the US, UK, and Australia, AI is now available in Canada, Singapore, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and India.
New features shared in both betas
- Bluetooth button for control center
The iPhone Control Center is now fully customizable with multiple widgets and buttons, and has a separate Bluetooth button, which (disables) the connection when pressed, and allows faster access to connected sources.
- Improve dark mode
Dark mode for app icons, introduced with iOS 18, previously only affected icons on the home screen. When we went to the Notification Center, they remained in clear mode. Now they appear dark everywhere.
- New tab in Apple Music
New tab titled What's new?appears at the bottom of the Apple Music app. This lists all the new songs that have been released recently, but also recent playlists and albums.
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