iOS 18 update push, you must know this new change!

Today, Apple pushed the iOS 18 Beta 5 beta update, with the update version number being 22A5326f. Users who have already upgraded to the iOS 18 beta can upgrade to the latest version directly in the software update. Let's take a look at what changes this beta version brings.

iPhone 15 Pro users need to note that users who have previously upgraded to the iOS 18.1 beta version will not be able to receive the update push for the iOS 18 Beta 5 beta version because the version is higher.

Safari removes pop-up ads

After upgrading to iOS 18 Beta 5, the Safari browser has added a new feature called "Hide Distracting Items ". The specific location is on the left side of the Safari browser search bar - then click "Hide Distracting Items". After turning it on, you can block certain elements on the web page.

According to Apple, this feature can hide elements on web pages that distract you, such as annoying ads, pop-up jump prompts, and auto-playing videos or animations, etc., and the hidden animations are also very interesting.

Added edit page function to the home screen

After the upgrade, long press a blank area on the desktop and click the edit button in the upper right corner. A new edit page option will be added to the menu, which can hide or display the home screen display.

New memo pop-up window

When you open the memo for the first time after upgrading, a new feature introduction will pop up, including math notes, highlight marking, foldable areas, recording, and other features.

Photo App

In previous versions, the photo app could swipe left and right to switch categories, and there was a navigation bar prompt for swiping left and right, but this looked confusing. Now after upgrading to iOS 18 beta 5, swiping left and right to switch album categories has been cancelled.

Control Center

After the upgrade, some icons in the control center have been fine-tuned, including screen mirroring and cellular data.

Dark mode optimization

After the upgrade, the Maps icon in dark mode and the search icon were redesigned.

In addition, iOS 18 Beta 5 also fixes a number of existing bugs, including the inability to add the "Photos" or "Camera" app to "Assistive Access"; in landscape mode, the control center page controls overlap with the horizontal Smart Island; there may be delays when switching to dark or colored icons on the home screen; when entering search in dark mode, the icon is a light icon, etc.

In general, this version update brings changes in details, but it is still not recommended to upgrade the main phone. The official version will be released together with the new iPhone next month.