Apple showcased iOS 18 – its subsequent working system replace for the iPhone – on the Worldwide Builders Convention (WWDC) 2024 on June 10. Since then, the Cupertino-based tech large has rolled out a number of iterations of the iOS 18 beta to builders, comprising new options, system enhancements and bug fixes. Constructing upon the earlier developer beta replace, Apple launched the iOS 18 Developer Beta Three replace for iPhone on Monday and it’s reported to deliver Darkish Mode icons for third-party apps, a bigger flashlight interface and different options.
iOS 18 Developer Beta Three Brings Computerized Darkish Icon Theming
The visible change was noticed by MacRumors on iOS 18 Developer Beta 3, and customers who’ve up to date to the most recent model with construct quantity 22A5307F ought to be capable to see the automated Darkish Mode theming assist for third-party app icons.
Apple showcased new residence display customisation choices at WWDC 2024 final month, together with the flexibility so as to add a color tint to icons, or allow a darkish theme for app icons.
The icons which have a white background can now be switched to black, and Apple’s launch notes state that the replace resolves some bugs associated to the identical computerized darkish theme for icons.
Along with the brand new icons, the iOS 18 Developer Beta Three replace additionally brings emoji, Memoji, and stickers collectively in a single, scrollable interface on Apple’s iPhone working system. Within the Images app, a Choose possibility now seems on the top-right nook of the display by default, as an alternative of getting to swipe right down to entry it.
Different options noticed on the most recent iOS 18 beta model embrace extra choices within the interface for RCS texts within the Messages app, a bigger interface for the flashlight characteristic, and dynamic variations of Apple’s iOS 18 wallpapers, in addition to tweaked colors for the Apple Maps icon.
The publication additionally noticed iOS 18 Developer Beta Three code that additionally hints at some options of Apple Intelligence – the iPhone maker’s upcoming suite of synthetic intelligence (AI) options. It’s claimed to have references to Genmoji, Picture Playground, Picture Wand, and Writing Instruments. Notably, Apple showcased AI options throughout its WWDC keynote however their arrival is not due till subsequent yr, regardless of the rollout of iOS 18 slated within the coming months following the launch of the iPhone 16 collection in September.
