The first beta version of iOS 18 is released, with feature introduction and beta upgrade method!

The annual Apple WWDC24 Developer Conference officially opened early today with the launch of new systems such as iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watch OS11.

At the end of the conference, Apple launched the first iOS 18 developer beta, which is now available to users with developer qualifications.

This update brings New home screen customizations, dark mode improvements, and more. to iPhones

Starting with the desired home screen customization feature, iOS 18 will allow users to set application icon themes, place application icons freely, and add an option to automatically populate application icons with dark colors in dark mode.

The control center has also received a major revision, New Control Center with multi-page layout and added “Control Center Component Library”. Third-party developers can provide components for the control center. In addition, users can add these new controls to the lock screen, replacing the original flashlight and camera icons.

Additional updates:

1. Security,iOS 18 supports the use of Face ID to lock down individual applications, further guaranteeing privacy.

2. Information application The new Tapback feature allows you to reply with any emoticon or sticker. In addition, the information application adds the function of sending information on a regular basis, and supports text format options such as underlining and strikethrough.

Thanks to satellite communications technologies, iPhone 14 or iPhone 15 users can send SMS and iMessage information via an information application without a Wi-Fi or cellular network.

3.IOS 18 also Support game mode, in game mode, the system is optimized for the game scene, which minimizes background activity, ensures highest frame rate performance, and enhances wireless transmission of the game pad and AirPods.

4.The map application adds detailed topographic maps and supports offline use.

5.The wallet app ushered in the “Apple Cash Pay” feature, as well as the new “Apple Pay Online” platform and improved event ticketing support.

6.The memo app adds the ability to record emotions and track goals, and adds Insight view and search support.

7.The photo app ushered in the biggest revision ever designed to help users better manage their vast photo gallery. The application interface is consolidated into a single view, with a photo grid at the top and a gallery by topic at the bottom.

Users can also browse through the Month and Year views at the bottom. Added the ability to easily hide screenshots and help users organize recent photos and suggested “featured sets.” The Photo app now also automatically groups people and offers a new “carousel” interface to browse photos.

IOS 18 will also include more useful features such as RCSmessage support, schedule reminder and calendar integration, and enlarging the home screen icons.

Models supported by iOS 18/iPadOS 18:

Last year, Apple discontinued iOS 17 refresh support for the ’17 iPhone X and iPhone 8 series. This year, although iOS 18 introduced many new customization features, its compatible devices were the same as last year. The iOS 18 supports the following models:

IPhone XS and XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone SE 2020, iPhone 15 Pro Max and Pro Max, iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max, iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, iPhone SE 2022, iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max

It is important to note here that the Apple Smart feature in iOS 18 is limited to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models.

Unlike iOS 18, iPadOS 18 will no longer support some older iPads. The latest version of iPadOS 18 is not compatible with three iPads: The 10.5 “and 12.9” iPad Pro and the 6th generation iPads. The two iPad Pro’s use A10X Fusion chips and the sixth generation iPads use A10 chips.

IPadOS 18 will be compatible with the following iPads: IPad mini 5 and mini 6, iPad Air 3rd and subsequent models, iPads 7th and subsequent models, iPad Pro 3rd and subsequent models with A12X Bionic chips

All Apple Smart features in iPadOS 18 are limited to iPads with M1s or newer chips.

IOS 18/iPadOS 18beta1 upgrade method:

1. Access the Betahub.cn download profile on iPhone/iPad’s Safari browser.

2. Select iOS18/iPadOS18beta and click Try Now, then click the Allow button in the pop-up box.

3. Then follow the prompts to install the profile in Settings and reboot the device.

4. Next, you receive a beta update in Settings – General – Software Updates.

5. Finally, after downloading the software update, click Install Now to install iOS18/iPadOS18beta

It should be reminded that because this is the first beta version, the system will be very unstable and there will be many bugs. It is not recommended to update common users and main machines to avoid affecting daily use. If you want to downgrade to the official version after upgrading the test version of ios18, you can downgrade to the official version of ios by using the downgrade function of the Apple Phone Repair Tool.

• Niu can easily repair system problems such as white apple, black screen, constant restart, stuck in recovery mode, update failure, and power failure of the 150 +iOS device.
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