The Latest Features of iOS 18 Beta
Apple has recently unveiled the beta version of its upcoming operating system, iOS 18, offering users a glimpse of the new features before its official release. This beta version is now available for testing by select consumers and developers, showcasing advancements in customization and a revamped Photos app.
Customize Your Home Screen
One of the standout features of iOS 18 is the enhanced customization options for the home screen. Users can now move apps to various positions on the screen, allowing for a better display of wallpaper photos. Additionally, you can change the color of app icons and adjust their shadows to personalize your device even further. According to Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering, these new customization options offer endless possibilities to make your home screen unique.
The Control Center has also received a makeover in iOS 18, making it more customizable for users. By swiping down from the upper right corner of the screen, users can access different control options seamlessly and zoom in on commonly used buttons.
Enhanced Privacy Features
iOS 18 introduces new privacy features that allow users to hide specific apps from others. Whether you want to keep certain apps hidden when sharing your phone or lock them to prevent unauthorized access, this feature offers enhanced privacy control for users.
Improved Messaging and Email Features
Users can now react to messages with emojis or stickers, expanding the options beyond the traditional thumbs up or heart icons. Additionally, iOS 18 enables users to schedule messages to be sent at a later time, similar to scheduling emails. The update also includes the ability to format text in emails, such as bold, italicize, strikethrough, or underline, to emphasize important information.
Furthermore, iOS 18 introduces satellite messaging, allowing users to send messages without Wi-Fi or cellular service, ensuring connectivity in various situations.
Mail App Enhancements and Photos App Redesign
The Mail app in iOS 18 features a new organization system, dividing emails into categories such as main inbox, transaction inbox, newsletter, social media notifications, and promotions tab. This streamlined approach helps users better manage their email correspondence.
Apple has also redesigned the Photos app, offering a new browsing experience with a photo grid at the top of the screen and a gallery organized by themes at the bottom. Users can now filter out screenshots from view, enhancing the photo browsing experience.
Overall, iOS 18 brings a host of new features and improvements to enhance the user experience across various aspects of the operating system. As the beta version continues to evolve, users can look forward to a more customizable, private, and efficient iOS experience upon its official release.
