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iOS 713: Getting Started with the iOS 18 Public Beta - Control Center, Home Screen, & Texting Changes

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In this episode of iOS Today, hosts Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard dive deep into the newly released iOS 18 Public Beta. They explore exciting new features, customization options, and important considerations for users thinking about installing the beta. The hosts emphasize the importance of providing detailed feedback to Apple and being prepared for potential issues when running beta software.

  • Introduction to the iOS 18 Public Beta: Explanation of what the public beta is and how to install it
  • Beta testing considerations: Warnings about potential issues and the importance of providing detailed feedback
  • Home screen customization: New options for app icon sizes, widget resizing, and free placement of icons
  • Control Center redesign: New customization options and multi-page layout
  • Text effects and Tap backs: New ways to add flair to messages and expanded emoji reactions
  • Scheduled messages: New feature allowing users to schedule iMessages to send later
  • App icon appearance: New options for automatic, dark, light, and tinted app icon styles

    • Feedback and Shortcuts Corner:

    • ParkPal app recommendation: An app that notifies users of shorter wait times at theme parks
    • Chamberlain MyQ garage door control: Using IFTTT and Shortcuts to control a garage door with Siri

      • Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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