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The iPhone's iOS 18 beta 2 update is now available to developers with two big new features included for the first time
By Oliver Haslam published
The iOS 18 beta 2 release is now in the hands of developers and they have two new features to take for a spin, too.
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iOS 18 will include texting tech from the 90s to make dialing numbers faster than ever
By Daryl Baxter published
iOS 18 brings a nostalgic throwback for anyone who used to own a non-touchscreen Nokia or Motorola phone in the 90s.
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While iOS 18 can automatically unlock HomeKit-capable smart locks, you'll need to buy a new one to enjoy the cool new feature
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's iOS 18 will use your iPhone's U1 chip to unlock smart locks without you having to do a thing ... apart from buying a new smart lock, that is, as no current models support the feature.
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The upcoming iOS 18 update will significantly boost iPhone Neural Engine performance as Apple Intelligence launch nears — and it still needs an A17 Pro
By Oliver Haslam published
New benchmarks suggest that iOS 18 beta 1 can improve an iPhone's Neural Engine performance by up to 25%, but even then only the iPhone 15 Pro is fast enough to power Apple Intelligence.
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Here's your first look at iOS 18 RCS support, but you'll have to wait for a later beta release to try it for yourself
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple is bringing RCS support to the iPhone with iOS 18 and someone already managed to unlock it in the first beta release.
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iOS 18 will fix Apple HomeKit's biggest problem by letting you pick your own home hub — bringing an end to flakey automations and misbehaving devices
By Oliver Haslam published
The upcoming iOS 18 update will let smart home owners select a preferred device to act as a smart home hub rather than letting HomeKit choose for them.
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Apple Pay is coming to Windows with this iOS 18 update that works in any browser
By Stephen Warwick published
Apple Pay is getting a big upgrade in iOS 18 that will let users on web browsers scan a code and pay for goods using their iPhone.
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iOS 18 is the end of an era — latest iPhone update removes COVID exposure notification feature
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's upcoming iOS 18 iPhone software update looks set to remove support for COVID-19 Exposure Notifications if the first beta release is any indication.
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Control Center on iPhone has always been useful. Has iOS 18 just made it... exciting?
By Daryl Baxter published
A big feature of iOS 18 is the redesigned Control Center, which offers much more than you may at first think.
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11 hidden iOS 18 features Apple didn't tell you about
By Daryl Baxter published
iOS 18 has been available to developers for less than a week, but users have already found some hidden features in the newest iPhone update.
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How to downgrade iOS 18 to iOS 17 — beta issues? Get back to a stable release
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Want to downgrade from iOS 18 to iOS 17 on your iPhone? Here's how.
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One of the most used iPhone features is getting an overhaul in iOS 18, but it won't work with iPhone 15 — here's why
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Do you own an iPhone 15? You won't get access to this overhaul to one of the most used iPhone features.
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iOS 18 adds a brand new feature to keep your most important iCloud files close at hand — 'Keep downloaded' appears in beta
By Stephen Warwick published
iOS 18 now features a new Keep Downloaded option in the Files app that will ensure your iPhone never offloads important documents, reducing load times in the process.
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"A demo always looks good" — a skeptical Steve Wozniak has his say on Apple Intelligence
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says that he wants to try Apple Intelligence out for himself before he can really pass judgment on its capabilities.
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iOS 18: Everything you need to know about Apple Intelligence, ChatGPT on iPhone, and more
By Stephen Warwick last updated
Apple has unveiled iOS 18, here's everything you need to know!
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You probably missed Apple's biggest iOS 18 messaging upgrade, and it's not RCS
By Daryl Baxter published
iOS 18 will let you send texts from anywhere via Satellite — as long as you have an iPhone 14 or later.
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iOS 18 compatibility and release date prediction: Will my iPhone work with Apple's latest software?
By Stephen Warwick published
Apple has unveiled iOS 18, confirming the update is coming to every iPhone that can run iOS 17.
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With iOS 18, you no longer have an Apple ID — say hello to Apple Account
By Stephen Warwick published
Apple ID will be renamed Apple Account in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11.
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I've spent a day with the iOS 18 beta and, without Apple Intelligence, it's not a great iPhone update — but the potential is immense
By Connor Jewiss published
Not yet ratedYou can try iOS 18 now, but with some key features missing, it might not be worth the risk of running buggy beta software.
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iOS 18 lets you remove app labels for a more minimalistic Home Screen look — here's how to finally get rid of Home Screen text
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Quick Tips iOS 18 lets you remove app names from your Home Screen and it looks gorgeous — here's how to get this new minimalistic look.
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