As the iOS 18 beta continues, Apple's still investing time into fixing up iOS 17. Compared to iOS 17.4 and iOS 17.5, which both had over 30 new features and changes, iOS 17.6 is a relatively small software update for iPhone. But there are still some important things to know about.

iOS 17.6 Has 12 New Features and Changes for iPhone You Need to Know About

Apple will almost certainly announce the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series in a few weeks. However, we continue to hear exciting rumors about next year’s iPhone 17 series lineup. The latest news comes from Ming-Chi Kuo. According to the respected analyst, at least one of the iPhone...

Forget about the iPhone 16. This new iPhone 17 rumor sounds incredible

Apple has issued updated 4th beta versions for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. The new build is 22A5316k. It’s unclear what the purpose of the newly released 4th beta build is, but given it’s small size and quick release, it’s reasonable to assume it’s either a bug fix or security patch.

Updated Beta 4 of iOS 18 & iPadOS 18 Released

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Every year, we live through an exciting period wherein Apple drops beta builds for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. These developer and public beta versions include pre-release features and UI updates. The nature of beta software, obviously, brings with it a couple of bugs and stability issues — which are ironed out by the time iOS sees its public release with the launch of new iPhones. iOS 18 is perhaps one of the biggest updates to the mobile operating system since the departure from the skeuomorphic design that Apple's iPhones were once popular for.

iOS 18.1 Developer Beta Released With Support For Apple Intelligence

Apple released the first public beta of iOS 18 on July 15, more than a month after the company announced the update at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. The beta brings a lot of new features to the iPhone's of developers and beta testers, like the ability to hide and lock certain apps. But the beta also adds a conversion function to your Calculator app, making it easy to convert miles to kilometers, US dollars to euros and much more.

iOS 18 Beta: How to Convert Distance, Currency and More in Calculator

Phones are our private tools, often filled with lots of information and media we’d rather not let anyone else see. Locking an iPhone behind its Face ID biometric unlocking system is a great way to keep your iOS device secure, but you can now go one step further. To...

How to lock apps behind Face ID on iOS

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I have been using the iOS 18 public beta for a few days and, while it has been great overall, there are a few things I really don't like.

I upgraded to iOS 18 — here’s 3 things I really don’t like

Apple released iOS 18 beta 4 to developer testers today. Even though Apple Intelligence is still missing, there are a few notable changes in today’s beta. Head below for a roundup of everything we’ve found in iOS 18 beta 4 so far. iOS 18 beta 4 is currently...

iOS 18 beta 4: Here’s what’s new

Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg that “Apple Intelligence” features will be available for developers to beta test this week. However, he also says the first ones won’t be released publicly until weeks after Apple’s big September updates for iPhone / iPad / Mac, etc. Rollouts for others from its WWDC showcase, like upgraded Siri, could stretch into 2025.

Apple’s new AI features will reportedly miss the iOS 18 launch and wait for iOS 18.1.

Apple has released the iOS 18 beta 4 to testers, and while it lacks big features, there are several changes you need to be aware of. iOS 18 beta 4 will let you try some of the upcoming features before the official release. It lacks Apple Intelligence among other notable features that Apple announced at WWDC 2024. However, there are minor changes in the UI and new CarPlay wallpapers, and RCS is also being made available to more carriers.

iOS 18 beta 4: Every new feature & change coming to iPhone

On an iPhone, go to Settings > Accessibility > Spoken Content to enable Speak Selection and Speak Screen. On a Mac, go to the Apple menu > System Preferences > Accessibility > Spoken Content to enable Speak selection. Say Speak screen on an iPhone and use the Option + Esc...

How to Get Siri to Read Text on iOS and macOS

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Apple released the first public beta of iOS 18 on July 15, a little more than a month after the tech giant announced the software at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. The beta update brings many new features to the iPhone of developers and beta testers, including ways to customize your home screen and RCS messaging. And for people who like a little nuance in their texting, you'll also be able to make your texts standout with new text effects and formatting options.

iOS 18 Beta: How to Make Your Texts Bold or Explode in Messages

Apple released the first public beta for iOS 18 on July 15, a little more than a month after the tech giant announced the software at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. The update brings many new features to your iPhone, including RCS messaging and more ways to customize your home screen. But one new feature -- that can help you send notes like birthday texts in advance -- is scheduling texts to send later.

iOS 18 Public: How to Schedule a Birthday Text Now So You Don't Forget Later

Samsung’s first Android 15 and One UI 7 beta is set to get a release as soon as July 29, according to Max Jambor, a reliable Samsung tipster. What’s notable about the Android 15 beta is just how big it is. According to rumors, we’re expecting several UI and feature changes, including new icons, home screen and lock screen changes, a revamped camera UI, and a version of the iPhone’s Dynamic Island.

Your Samsung phone could get a huge update on July 29

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The quickest way to a faster phone is through your settings — and sometimes that means turning off certain settings to maintain a more efficient device.
Some of the most resource-intensive settings on your phone can push the envelope in terms of batt...

5 iPhone Settings Apple Experts Say They Have Turned Off ‘At All Times’ For Faster Performance And Safety

The upcoming iOS 18 update is generating much buzz because of Apple Intelligence. But the update also includes new customization tools, such as the long-awaited ability to change the appearance of icons on the home screen. Home screen customization isn't entirely new to the iPhone, though iOS 18 builds upon...

How to change app icon colors in iOS 18

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Alongside an all-new Home Screen for iPhone users in iOS 18, Apple is also preparing a revamped Control Center. With this updated feature, it’s easier than ever to access the most important shortcuts on your phone with a few swipes and taps.
In this article, we’ll teach you how to customize the iPhone’s new Control Center in iOS 18 and make it more useful. We also have a guide teaching you how to customize the iPhone’s Lock Screen.
iOS 18 finally gives Control Center the revamp it always needed

Over the years, Apple has made the Control Center a key part of the...

How to customize iPhone’s Control Center in iOS 18

A reported insider source has revealed that Apple has included a larger graphite sheet in the iPhone 16 series to avoid the overheating issue that plagued the iPhone 15 series.

The new iPhone 16 design could fix the  iPhone 15's biggest flaw — here’s how

Apple is known as a gatekeeper for its apps and services, which can keep Android users away from coveted features like iMessage and FaceTime. That's why in 2021, Apple surprised many of us by announcing that Android and PC users could join FaceTime calls. The move was the first of several Apple has made to open up its gated community, albeit in what critics say is limited in scope.

FaceTime on Android Phones: Everything You Need to Know

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iOS 18 Beta Cheat Sheet: An Expert's Guide to Exploring New iPhone Features

At Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in June, the company said it will release iOS 18 to the general public this fall. But it already released the...

iOS 18 Beta Cheat Sheet: An Expert's Guide to Exploring New iPhone Features

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