Everything New in iOS 18 Beta 4

Tuesday July 23, 2024 1:08 pm PDT by Juli Clover

Apple released the fourth beta of iOS 18 today, introducing small changes to a number of features throughout the operating system. There are no big additions in this beta, but Apple is continuing to refine existing settings and design choices.

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Apple plans to continue updating ‌iOS 18‌ over the next few months, with the update set to be released this fall. We've rounded up all of the changes that we've found in ‌iOS 18‌ beta 4 so far.

CarPlay Wallpapers

Apple added new Light Mode and Dark Mode wallpaper options for CarPlay, and the new wallpaper mirrors the wallpapers that have been added on the iPhone.

Here are all 8 new CarPlay wallpapers in iOS 18 beta 4 Lightmode (1/2) pic.twitter.com/KQGvubg9ym — Aaron (@aaronp613) July 23, 2024

Settings

Apple has added a new way to access iCloud settings in the Settings app. There's now an ‌iCloud‌ option paired with App Store, Game Center, and Wallet. ‌iCloud‌ settings can still be accessed by tapping on your Apple Account and choosing ‌iCloud‌ from that interface.

Camera Controls

In the Camera section of the Settings app, there is a new "Controls Menu" option under Preserve Settings. The Controls Menu preserves the previously used camera tool when expanding the controls menu rather than showing the full list of camera control options when using the Camera app.

Hidden Folder

Apple has changed the design of the Hidden folder in the App Library. Rather than showing an icon of an eye with a line through it, it is now blanked out app squares, which makes it stand out less.

Dark Mode/Light Mode Icons

The ‌Dark Mode‌ and Light Mode icons are now appropriately synced to the Light and ‌Dark Mode‌ settings on the ‌iPhone‌ when you use the "Automatic" setting under Customize.

With Automatic turned on, the icons now turn dark when ‌Dark Mode‌ is activated and light when ‌Dark Mode‌ is off. This wasn't working in prior betas.

Stocks Icon

Apple tweaked the design of the Stocks app icon. The lines are subtler, and there is no longer a white haze over the bottom part of the icon.

iPhone Mirroring

This is a macOS Sequoia feature more than an ‌iOS 18‌ feature, but when using ‌iPhone‌ Mirroring with ‌macOS Sequoia‌ beta 4, you can change the size of the ‌iPhone‌ window on your Mac's display.

Control Center

There's a new Control Center toggle for Bluetooth, but it is not yet working. Apple also added a Silent Mode/Mute toggle and an Accessibility Eye Mirroring option.

The Open Music Control Center option has been removed.

These changes are also applicable to the Lock Screen Controls.

AssistiveTouch

There are new Type to Siri and Apple Watch Mirroring options available for AssistiveTouch.

Apple Intelligence

There are additional references to Apple Intelligence features, which suggests Apple is continuing to prepare to implement Apple Intelligence in the beta in the not too distant future.

More New Changes

Know of a new feature in ‌iOS 18‌ beta 4 that we left out? Let us know in the comments below.

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Top Rated Comments

AndoAU

6 days ago at 06:17 pm

Don’t be inclined to install the ioS18 beta …
Typical Apple bs & lack of care .... there is no way I can downgrade to iOS 17 from iOS 18 public beta (sorry I wanted to take a peek now). iPhone 15 Pro Max [you'd think I'd paid enough to get a little professionalism from Apple].

Mac Sonoma keeps trying to install an update to phone, but fails every time;
Finder cannot reinstall iOS 17 backup & indicating that Find My needs to be disabled on the phone (which it is);
As per the recovery instructions provided here & elsewhere, the Phone refused to do this as well.

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Having problems with a beta? Not a polished & finished OS yet? Who would've thought?

There's no "lack of care" or professionalism? What about when you're warned multiple times to only install on spare/test devices & that it's beta software and you agreed to those warnings before installing?

Score: 22 Votes (Like | Disagree)

macduke

6 days ago at 01:43 pm

I don't know why Apple still doesn't let us add our own CarPlay wallpapers or configure what we want to show up in the view that shows multiple things when driving. Like I never need my calendar in there, or my POIs. I mainly just want a large map and large music interface split, and then for my garage door to show up when I'm close to home like it does now.

Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)

cyrrus

6 days ago at 05:58 pm

Don’t be inclined to install the ioS18 beta …
Typical Apple bs & lack of care .... there is no way I can downgrade to iOS 17 from iOS 18 public beta (sorry I wanted to take a peek now). iPhone 15 Pro Max [you'd think I'd paid enough to get a little professionalism from Apple].

Mac Sonoma keeps trying to install an update to phone, but fails every time;
Finder cannot reinstall iOS 17 backup & indicating that Find My needs to be disabled on the phone (which it is);
As per the recovery instructions provided here & elsewhere, the Phone refused to do this as well.

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Did you install the developer beta or the public beta. They do recommend not to install on your primary device so it's kinda done at your own risk.

Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)

PsykX

6 days ago at 07:44 pm

Don’t be inclined to install the ioS18 beta …
Typical Apple bs & lack of care .... there is no way I can downgrade to iOS 17 from iOS 18 public beta (sorry I wanted to take a peek now). iPhone 15 Pro Max [you'd think I'd paid enough to get a little professionalism from Apple].

This is why I think Apple should once again restrict the betas to developers... it's in the hands of too many people

Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)

gatorvet96

6 days ago at 02:04 pm

I have been using the beta the last several weeks and find very few bugs appearing and no apps fail to load yet. Impressed compared to 3-4 years ago where even the release versions were buggy. Nice that they are doing a better job with quality control for iOS

Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)

cyb3rdud3

6 days ago at 10:36 pm

Don’t be inclined to install the ioS18 beta …
Typical Apple bs & lack of care .... there is no way I can downgrade to iOS 17 from iOS 18 public beta (sorry I wanted to take a peek now). iPhone 15 Pro Max [you'd think I'd paid enough to get a little professionalism from Apple].

Mac Sonoma keeps trying to install an update to phone, but fails every time;
Finder cannot reinstall iOS 17 backup & indicating that Find My needs to be disabled on the phone (which it is);
As per the recovery instructions provided here & elsewhere, the Phone refused to do this as well.

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Well it is a beta ;)

Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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