August 01, 2024

iOS Today 713: Getting Started with the iOS 18 Public Beta

57 minutes

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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Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to [email protected].

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August 01, 2024

iOS Today 713: Getting Started with the iOS 18 Public Beta

57 minutes

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

Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

You can also contribute to iOS Today by sending an email to [email protected].

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