Ultimately the reaction to 18’s initial public beta may be more about what’s not there than what is. When Apple first announced its latest annual update to the mobile software platform back in June, most of the attention went to a suite of features—the top-billed ones if you look at the company’s iOS 18 Preview Page—collected under the aegis of Apple Intelligence. These marked the company’s much anticipated foray into artificial intelligence and promise everything from image generation to a reinvigorated Siri.

First Look: iOS 18 Public Beta

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iOS 18 features one of the most important changes in iPhone history: a revamped Home Screen. With this update, Apple offers unprecedented freedom to customize one of the device’s most personal spaces to your heart’s content.
In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about iOS 18’s updated Home Screen and how to customize it to better suit your needs. Previously, we taught you how to customize your iPhone Lock Screen, in case you’re curious.
iOS 18 Home Screen brings more freedom to users with these features

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How to customize the iPhone’s Home Screen in iOS 18

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

After two years of silence about its AI developments, Apple finally shared its latest projects with the public at its annual developer conference, WWDC, in June. At the event, Apple unveiled various features that will significantly impact your device experience -- but only if you have one of the newest iPhone models.

iOS 18.1 update: Every iPhone model that will support Apple's new AI features (for now)

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Now that Apple has finally released the first iOS 18 public beta, many people are eager to get their hands on it as soon as possible. While this is a great opportunity to try some of the best features Apple announced during its 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), it’s important to think twice before jumping in and installing a beta as soon as it’s available.

What You Should Do Before Installing the iOS 18 Public Beta

Lots of tempting deals regularly pop up on Amazon but many of them still require you to exchange plenty of cash in return. Well, today's limited-time offer reduces a handy Lisen car tablet holder to as little as $10. Ideal for iPads, Nintendo Switch consoles as well as Samsung and Fire HD tablets, the adjustable device usually retails for $20, so that's a decent $10 saving to be had.

Take Your iPad on Car Journeys Everywhere for Only $10

The iPhone 16 Plus could be the last of its kind, if analyst predictions turn out to be correct. Apple is reportedly planning to cut the larger-screened flavor of its standard iPhone from its lineup next year and will instead introduce a new ultra-thin premium iPhone said to be called the iPhone 17 Slim. That's according to reports from two analysts known for their Apple predictions: TF International Securities' Ming-Chi Kuo and Haitong International Securities' Jeff Pu (as 9to5Mac reported).

The iPhone 16 Plus May Be Apple's Last. Here's Why

The company revealed Apple Intelligence at its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in June, but the first set of developer beta and public beta releases didn’t have any Apple Intelligence features. Usage limitations. The rollout with iOS 18.1 seems to be quite limited. Apple said in June that users with...

Apple brings Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 dev beta, but there are a lot of limitations

The iOS 18 Public Beta is available for you to download and install, but you'll have to wait a bit longer for the most important new features

You can upgrade your iPhone to iOS 18 today, but some key features are missing

Before Apple releases iOS 18 in the fall, don't miss out on any of these iOS 17 features. The tech giant released iOS 17 in September, shortly after the company held its Wonderlust event, where they announced the iPhone 15 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2. We put together this cheat sheet to help you learn about and use the latest features in iOS 17. This page will also help you keep track of the subsequent iOS 17 updates.

Got Questions About iOS 17 Before iOS 18's Release? We've Got You Covered

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Being an editor at CNET has its perks, and being able to travel to cover big product announcements, trade shows and other events is one of them. Many of the events we attend are closed to the public, invite-only affairs hosted by deep-pocketed companies, although some trade shows let the public pay to attend as well.

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Apple has finally released the first public beta of its upcoming iOS 18 in advance of the expected release in September. With the public beta comes a new round of features and enhancements that should prove useful and helpful to many iPhone owners. I've been testing the public beta on...

5 cool things to try in Apple's iOS 18 public beta

Apple released iOS 17.6 on Monday, the same day it released the second public beta for iOS 18 and the first developer beta of iOS 18.1. The tech giant wrote in the update's release notes that it's recommended for all users, since it provides important bug fixes and security updates.

iOS 17.6: Why This Could Be Apple's Last Update Before iOS 18

Apple has released the iOS 18 public beta, meaning you don't have to wait until fall to try out iOS 18. You can see what it's like ahead of its official iPhone debut when it's officially available later this year. It's simple to download and install as well. All you need to do is sign up on Apple's Beta Software Program website, and you'll be on your way to becoming a beta tester from the comfort of your couch.

The iOS 18 Public Beta Is Here: How to Install Now

Apple is preparing to imminently release iOS 17.5.2, which will come with the build number 21F101. There’s no word on what’s new in iOS 17.5.2, but the update will focus on bug fixes and performance improvements rather than new features. The information was shared on social media by...

iOS 17.5.2 coming soon for iPhone users

Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of AI-based enhancements, are probably not going to arrive with iOS 18, and will probably arrive starting in iOS 18.1. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, quoting unnamed sources, reports that the core iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 will still launch as promised in September 2024. The report claims that the first of the Apple Intelligence features, won't begin to arrive until October — likely as part of a version 18.1 update.

Apple Intelligence features will probably wait until iOS 18.1

Apple has released a plethora of new updates for old versions of its operating systems. The new releases include:. As Apple is focused on getting the upcoming batch of its OSes (iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia) ready, and improving the current-gen (iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, macOS 14.6 Sonoma), it comes as no surprise that the updates for older devices bring no new features.

Apple Releases Updates for Older iOS, iPadOS, and Mac Versions

Apple's highly anticipated AI features or 'Apple Intelligence,' will not debut alongside the upcoming iPhone and iPad software overhauls, as originally planned, as reported by Yahoo Finance. Instead, these new AI capabilities will be rolled out in updates coming by October, several weeks after the initial releases of iOS 18...

Apple's AI Features Absent in iPhone 16 and iOS 18 Release in September Due to Bug Fixes

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iOS 18 Public Beta 2: The Features That Could Land on Your iPhone This Year

Apple unveiled iOS 18 at its Worldwide Developers Conference 2024 keynote event in June, and the tech giant released the second public beta of the software...

iOS 18 Public Beta 2: The Features That Could Land on Your iPhone This Year

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