iOS 18 – Apple’s subsequent main iPhone working system replace – was unveiled on the Worldwide Builders Convention (WWDC) 2024 on June 10, and the iPhone maker has rolled out developer and public beta updates over the following weeks. These beta variations have launched new options, system enhancements and bug fixes. The newest replace comes within the type of iOS 18 Developer Beta Four which Apple launched on Tuesday. It brings tweaks to the general consumer interface (UI), provides extra customisation choices when the iPhone is linked to CarPlay and expands assist for RCS messaging.
iOS 18 Developer Beta Four Options
Apple’s changelog for the iOS 18 Developer Beta Four replace reveals that the newest replace provides eight new Gentle and Darkish Mode wallpapers for CarPlay. Moreover, a Controls Menu setting is now seen below the Protect Settings banner. As per Apple, this function “preserves the beforehand used digicam device”, as a substitute of mentioning the listing of instruments.
Apple has additionally rolled out the flashlight UI, which it launched with its earlier replace on the iPhone 15 Professional fashions, to the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. In the meantime, customers who’re subscribed to iCloud will now see a brand new animation within the iCloud menu below the iPhone settings.
Design tweaks have additionally been dropped at the Hidden apps folder, the Shares app icon, and the Proceed possibility within the Books app. Apple says customers can now toggle the Gentle Mode whereas nonetheless retaining the Darkish Mode look of the house display icons. It additionally provides a brand new Silent/Mute toggle and Accessibility Eye Mirroring possibility within the new Management Centre.
One other notable change launched with iOS 18 Developer Beta Four is the enlargement of RCS messaging. Following the replace, RCS on iPhone is now supported by Fido and Rogers in Canada, Orange, Vodafone and Yoigo in Spain, and Orange and T-Cell within the UK.
Apple’s Newest Beta Updates
Along with iOS 18 Developer Beta 4, Apple additionally seeded the fourth developer betas of iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, visionOS 2, tvOS 18, and watchOS 11. Coinciding with the newest developer beta updates of Apple’s upcoming working methods, the iPhone maker additionally rolled out the Launch Candidates (RC) of iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, watchOS 10.6, tvOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, and visionOS 1.3.