Apple rolls out iOS 18 developer beta 53 min read Last Updated Aug 06 2024 | 11:13 AM ISTApple has released iOS 18 developer beta 5 for eligible iPhone models.
The new update brings improvements across the board and packs new features, too, including a Distraction Control in Safari browser.
The iOS 18 developer beta 5 also brings redesigned app icons and refinements.
Here is all you need to know about Apples iOS 18 developer beta 5:iOS 18 developer beta 5: What is newDistraction Control in SafariWith iOS 18 developer beta 5, Apple has rolled out a new feature for its native web browser Safari that lets users remove certain elements from a webpage that the user might find distracting.
Called Distraction Control, the new feature allows users to selectively block content on webpages such as sign-in pop ups and overlays.Under the page menu interface on Safari, there is a now new Hide Distracting Items option available.
Selecting the option will prompt the user to select elements from the webpage that they wish to remove.Changes to Photos appApple has reportedly made several tweaks to the redesigned Photos app based on user feedback.
With iOS developers beta 5, Apple has removed the carousel view that it introduced with the new operating system.
Carousel view allowed users to swipe and view picture highlights that were updated every day.Additionally, in the new version, Apple has also improved the All Photos section which now displays more photos on the display at once.
The new version also makes it easier to access photo albums.Redesigned iconsIn iOS 18 developer beta 5, Apple has introduced new dark mode icons for Maps and Find My apps.
Additionally, the company has also tweaked multiple Control Center icons including those for cellular data, screen mirroring, and more.Stolen Device Protection in SettingsWith the new version, Stolen Device Protection is now accessible from both Privacy and Security and FaceID and Passcode menus in the Settings app.iOS 18 developer beta 5: How to download and installSign up for the developer beta on Apples website (https://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/)On iPhone, go to Settings-General-Software UpdateTap on the Beta Updates option and select iOS 18 Developer BetaMove back to Software Update page and wait for the download to appearAgree to Apple terms and initiate download processInstallation will begin after download processNote: Backup iPhone before installing the betaiOS 18 developer beta: Eligible iPhone modelsiPhone 15iPhone 15 PlusiPhone 15 ProiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 14iPhone 14 PlusiPhone 14 ProiPhone 14 Pro MaxiPhone 13iPhone 13 miniiPhone 13 ProiPhone 13 Pro MaxiPhone 12iPhone 12 miniiPhone 12 ProiPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 11iPhone 11 ProiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone XSiPhone XS MaxiPhone XRiPhone SE (2nd generation or later)Note: Not all features are available on all iPhones.
Features related to Apple Intelligence are exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Likewise, there are other features that are available only on select iPhone models.
The iOS 18 developer beta 5, however, is generally available for testing on all above listed models.First Published: Aug 06 2024 | 11:13 AMIST