Apple has released iOS 18 Beta 5 for developers. A public beta version is expected to be announced soon. This update brings new features across various Apple devices and operating systems, including iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS, macOS, and tvOS.

Prominent Features

• “Distraction Free Mode” has been added to Safari. This feature hides unnecessary elements on web pages, providing a more focused browsing experience.
• Changes were made to the Photos app. The carousel feature was removed and more options are provided for customizing albums.
• New options for home screen layout were introduced. Users can now arrange apps and widgets more easily.
• Icons for the Maps and Find apps have been updated.
• The “Private Wi-Fi Address” menu was added to Wi-Fi settings, improving network security.
• Design changes were made to the Control Center. Icons were made more transparent and new mute mode and cellular data icons were added.

Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements:

• AirDrop feature was improved.
• Update issues from previous versions were resolved.
• Errors related to wallpaper were fixed.
• General performance improvements were made.

Known Issues:

• The Tips app sometimes fails to load properly.
• The iPhone 15 Pro wallpaper option is currently not available.
• Some issues remain with Siri and Apple Intelligence features.

Battery and Heat Management:

Initial observations indicate that the devices remain cool during use and that the battery life is satisfactory.

Apple is expected to release iOS 18 Beta 6 next week and continue improving its operating system. Moreover, it is predicted that iOS 18.1 Beta 2 and other minor updates are also on the way.

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