iOS 18 Beta 7 is here! Has your iPhone experience been upgraded?

iOS 18 Beta 7 is here! Has your iPhone experience been upgraded?Apple's influence in the domestic market remains strong, and although its market share has declined in recent years, every new system version update or new phone release still attracts widespread attention. Recently, Apple released the iOS 18 developer preview Beta 7 update, and the release of the iPhone 16 series is getting closer

iOS 18 Beta 7 is here! Has your iPhone experience been upgraded?

Apple's influence in the domestic market remains strong, and although its market share has declined in recent years, every new system version update or new phone release still attracts widespread attention. Recently, Apple released the iOS 18 developer preview Beta 7 update, and the release of the iPhone 16 series is getting closer. What changes did this update bring? Which features are worth looking forward to? Let's explore together.

iOS 18 Beta 7: One step closer to the official release

This update version number ends with "a," indicating that the iOS 18 RC (Release Candidate) version is about to be released. There is almost no difference between the RC version and the official version. After upgrading to the RC version, users can safely wait for the official version release. This means that the iOS 18 official version might not bring many new features, and the focus will be on stability and optimization.

New features: Reserved for iOS 18.1 and later

Apple stated in the update log that the beta version is intended for users to experience upcoming apps, features, and technologies ahead of time. Notably, this update did not mention any new features and focused primarily on refining Chinese translation issues and improving system stability. New features are expected to be introduced in iOS 18.1 and later versions.

iOS 18.1: Focusing on the iPhone 15 Pro series

The iOS 18.1 version has also been tested previously and is geared toward the iPhone 15 Pro series. Older models cannot use the new features. It remains unclear whether this situation will change after the iOS 18 official version is released, but it is speculated that the improvement in AI features will be significant. After all, this is one of the main selling points of iOS 18. If the AI features are not fully polished or downgraded, it would make little sense for older models to upgrade to iOS 18.

Older models: Running alongside the update?

The iOS 18 supported model range is quite extensive, from the latest iPhone 15 series to the iPhone XS series from a few years ago, and even includes the iPhone SE (second generation or later). This means that most iPhone users have the opportunity to experience the changes brought by iOS 18. However, there are still clear limitations, and older models cannot experience all the new features. This is mainly due to hardware computing power and RAM limitations, which only allow older models to "run alongside the update."

Changes in iOS 18: More than just new features

Although all the new features might not be available for all models, the iOS 18 update will still bring some changes to the daily usage experience.

• More freedom in icon arrangement and customization: Users have more freedom in arranging app icons and widgets, setting custom icons, and enjoying app icon dark mode (requires third-party app adaptation).

• More flexible Control Center: The Control Center uses a multi-page layout, adding a "Control Center component library" that allows third-party developers to provide components, enhancing usage flexibility.

• Higher level of personalization: Icons and widgets can be customized to a greater extent, allowing users to adjust layout, color, and other aspects according to their preferences.

User feedback: iOS 18 Beta 7 performs exceptionally well

Many Apple fans have already updated to the iOS 18 Beta 7 version and have provided many positive update feedback.

• Improved smoothness: The smoothness of iOS 18 Beta 7 is stable and runs very smoothly.

• Good power consumption control: Power consumption control is excellent, and there have been no overheating issues after a day of use.

• Signal needs improvement: The changes in signal are not significant, and improvements in hardware need to be expected in the future.

Recommendation: Upgrade the beta version with caution

Although iOS 18 brings many new features and improvements, the beta version may still have unstable factors. For users who dislike trying new things, it is recommended to wait for the official version to be released.

For Apple fans who like to try new things, you can back up your data and upgrade the beta version with caution, and provide feedback on your usage experience to help Apple improve the system.

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