Almost a month the Apple presented to the world the new operating system for its devices, iOS 18which will be available to the general public only next fall. In the last few hours, however, developers, beta testers and simple enthusiasts can download the version beta 3 and start using the new features announced by Cupertino in advance.
What changes now
The first visible changes concern the change of icons of the apps on the Home screen in standby mode darka bit like what happens with the mode already present for the screen especially in the evening and night hours. According to the first rumors, this new function should be based on automatic learning of images. As for the background default has a “dynamic” option that can change color multiple times throughout the day. The “flashlight” to illuminate the room in the dark has also been updated, but testers can also take a look at the Photo with the “selection” button always within reach and easier to use.
The old SMS are being retired and replaced by I support Rcsa new standard for messages: now it will be possible to schedule their sending (as it happens for generic emails) so as to be sure, for example, not to disturb someone at unlikely times but also without forgetting to send the message at a later time. The news will also be visible to the naked eye on Emojis which are larger than the previous version. Finally, the novelty of Insight on Apple TV that serves ” to display the actors present on the screen and the names of the musical tracks included” but also iPhone Mirroring to improve screen sharing when using FaceTime.
The objectives
From Cupertino they say that the possibility of downloading its new operating system is to discover any flaws in the system such as bugs and other critical issues that can be fixed before the launch to everyone expected in the next few months. Precisely for the same reason relating to bugs, experts recommend not downloading iOS 18 beta 3 on the main device to avoid it having problems due to “unpredictable behavior” and it is advisable to wait for the beta version to be distributed to a wider audience next week.
How to install iOS 18
Anyone who wants to install it will have to be part of the Apple developer program and follow the following path: from General you will have to choose the option relating to Beta Updates and click on “iOS 18
Developer Beta”. At that point you will have to go back to the main software update screen and see the words “beta 3”: at that point you will be able to download and install it on your device.