More iOS 18 Public Beta Features Revealed

The highly anticipated iOS 18 public beta is here, bringing with it a wealth of exciting new features designed to transform the way you interact with your iPhone. From improved customization options to improved functionality across apps and settings, this update promises to deliver a more personalized and streamlined user experience. The video below from MacRumors walks us through many of the features available in the first public beta.

Customizing your home screen

One of the most noticeable changes in iOS 18 is the increased flexibility in customizing the home screen. Users now have the freedom to place widgets and icons anywhere on the home screen, allowing for a more personalized layout. This means you can leave empty spaces between apps, providing a clearer view of your carefully chosen wallpaper. Additionally, iOS 18 introduces the ability to change icon colors and sizes, giving you unprecedented control over the look of your device.

• Place widgets and icons anywhere on your home screen
• Leave some spaces blank to see the wallpaper better
• Change the colors and sizes of your icons

Customizing the Control Center

Control Center in iOS 18 has undergone a major overhaul, offering users a wide range of customization options. You can now add and resize quick controls to suit your specific needs, ensuring that the most important features are always at your fingertips. You can also create dedicated pages for media, smart home, and connectivity controls, making it easier to access the settings you use most. iOS 18 also supports integration with third-party apps, further expanding the Control Center’s functionality.

• Adding and resizing quick controls
• Create specific pages for multimedia, smart home and connectivity control
• Integration with third-party applications

Lock screen improvements

iOS 18 introduces a new level of Lock screen customization. You can now customize or remove the flashlight and camera toggles, allowing you to declutter your Lock screen and focus on the features you use most. You can also add quick controls to the Action button, making it easier to access essential features without having to unlock your device.

• Customize or remove flashlight and camera switches
• Add quick controls to the action button

New look for the Photos app

The Photos app in iOS 18 has been completely redesigned, with new views and sorting options to help you better organize and enjoy your memories. Now you can filter your photos by screenshots, videos, edited photos, and favorites, making it easier to find what you’re looking for. A new carousel view highlights featured photos and memories, letting you relive your favorite moments with a swipe.

• New views and sorting options
• Filter photos by screenshots, videos, edited photos and favorites
• Carousel view shows featured photos and memories

News app updates

iOS 18 brings a host of updates to the Messages app, improving your messaging experience. You can now use text effects and formatting options like bold, ItalicAND underline to add emphasis to your messages. The improved tapback feature lets you reply with stickers and emojis, adding a new level of expressiveness to your conversations. You can also schedule messages to be sent later, so you never forget an important message. iOS 18 also introduces support for RCS, enabling better compatibility between messages and Android devices.

• Text Effects and Formatting Options
• Improved Tapback features with stickers and emojis
• Schedule a message to be sent later
• RCS support for better messaging on Android devices

Standalone Passwords app

iOS 18 introduces a dedicated Passwords app, providing a centralized location for all your password management needs. This standalone app categorizes passwords, passkeys, two-factor codes, and Wi-Fi security information, making it easy to keep track of your sensitive data. You can also manage shared groups and easily generate new passwords. The Passwords app has a clean and minimalistic interface, keeping password management simple and user-friendly.

• Classifies passwords, access keys, two-factor codes, and Wi-Fi security information
• Manage shared groups and generate new passwords
• Clear and minimalistic interface for easy password management

The iOS 18 public beta represents a significant leap forward in terms of personalization, functionality, and user experience. With a range of new features and improvements, this update aims to provide iPhone users with a more personalized and efficient way to interact with their devices. Whether you’re a fan of home screen customization, an avid photographer, or just looking for a more streamlined way to manage your passwords, iOS 18 has something to offer. As the public beta continues to grow, we can expect even more exciting things to come in the near future.

Source and image credit: MacRumors

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