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Rumor has it that the upcoming iOS 18 will bring several surprising features and improvements that will make your device smarter and more personalized. Codenamed Crystal, iOS 18 is reportedly the biggest iOS update in Apple's history, making it highly anticipated. With the anticipation of this update, this article will answer some of the frequently asked questions about iOS 18 to help you understand this brand-new system.
Note: The final version of the system may differ slightly from what is described in this article, but the information provided in this article is some of what we have found useful so far.
For the past decade, Apple usually released a developer beta of a new version of iOS at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June every year, so we expect the iOS 18 Beta to launch in June 2024 as well.
After the developer beta, Apple will release a new iOS public beta, and based on past timings, it is speculated that the iOS 18 Public Beta will be available in July 2024 for any interested users to download and install for free. Please note if you want to participate in the public beta, you'll need to register and sign in on Apple's Beta Software Program website first.
Even though the iOS 18 Public Beta will generally have some fixes and tweaks based on the developer beta, it may still have some bugs and errors such as fast power drops, face id not available , and black screen, so we recommend that you back up your device before installing it and do not install it on your primary device.
Apple's technical team will collect feedback from users during the testing process after the iOS beta release and make improvements to ensure the stability and performance of the final version. According to the experience of previous years, the official version (Final) of iOS 18 will be launched at Apple's fall event in September every year, along with the latest arrivals of iPhones and iPads, and then you can check for and download the update in your device or get it through iTunes, Finder or third-party software.
The third-party software we recommend here is iSunshare iOS Repair Genius, which not only provides the option to upgrade and downgrade iOS but also offers iOS system repair. If your iPhone falls into some common system malfunctions after upgrading iOS 18, such as iPhone stuck in Emergency Mode, black screen, white screen, etc., this software can help you fix these problems easily.
The Standby Mode in iOS 17 was well received by users, and some Apple fans can't wait to experience the new features that come with iOS 18. WWDC is still a long way off and it's too early to talk about new features in iOS 18, but reports from some prominent media outlets suggest that artificial intelligence (AI) is a key focus in the next generation of iOS updates. Apple is rumored to be adding generative AI technology to iOS 18 to enhance Siri and other core apps (e.g., Messages, Keynote, Apple Music) with AI capabilities.
In November 2023, Apple announced that it will be adding the RCS Message feature to the iPhone in 2024, and while no specific release date has been revealed, based on the timeframe it is likely to be a new feature in iOS 18.
The RCS standard is expected to be able to address the ongoing communication differences between iPhone and Android users. Once implemented, it will improve the consistency and functionality of communications between iOS and Android users, including:
- Read receipts
- Audio messages
- Typing indicators
- Higher-resolution photos and videos
- Location sharing
- Stronger encryption
- Improved group chat
- Support send messages with Wi-Fi
It's worth noting that Apple doesn't plan to completely replace the previous iMessage with RCS messaging. Instead, they will coexist on the iPhone to provide a better user experience.
The detailed feature list of iOS 18 will be announced by Apple before the official release, but it's not hard to guess that it shouldn't lack AI-related programs for its new features.
According to some developers, iOS 18 employs a large AI language model, which requires a high level of phone performance. Therefore, this update is likely to further reduce the support for older iPhone models, and may even only support iPhone 11 and above, which means that the iPhone SE (second generation) and iPhone XR series may be excluded from the iOS 18 upgrade. However, we still need to wait for the official confirmation of the specific iOS 18 supported models.
In the article, we answer questions about the beta and official release dates, new features, and compatibility of iOS 18. There's no doubt that iOS 18 will bring users a better experience whether it's a beta or an official version. We will pay close attention to Apple's official announcement to get the latest information and update our report.
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