Apple releases iOS 18 beta 4 to developers: How to download, new features, and more

Apple is rolling out the fourth beta update of iOS 14 to developers. The update still lacks Apple AI features, but it does introduce a new iPhone Mirroring alert on the Lock screen, an iCloud shortcut on the Settings app home page, and a changed icon for the Stocks app.
How to Install iOS 18 Developer Beta 4
To get started with the Apple iOS 18 Developer Beta 4, you need to sign up for the Apple Developer Program. An Apple ID associated with a developer account is required to download and install the beta. Anyone can become a developer by paying a $99 developer fee. Once registered, developers can

• Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Beta Updates on your compatible iPhone.
• Select iOS 18 Developer Beta.
• Then click the Download and Install button.
• Connect your device to the charger until iOS 18 beta 4 is installed

iOS 18 developer beta 4: What’s new
Apple iOS 18 Developer beta 4 adds a “Control Menu” in the Settings app for the Camera app. As Apple explained, the new feature “will preserve the previously used camera tool when expanding the control menu, rather than displaying a list of camera tools.” Additionally, iOS 18 beta 4 introduces eight new light and dark mode wallpapers for CarPlay.

iOS 18 developer beta 4 also brings the new flashlight UI to more phones. It is now available on iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. Additionally, the icon on the lock screen has also been redesigned when using iPhone Mirroring. iOS 18 developer beta 4 also adds a new animation to the “Subscriber” badge that appears in the iCloud menu in Settings. Apple has expanded support for RCS messages to more carriers in the UK, Canada, and Spain.