iOS 18 was just released earlier this week. While everyone already mentioned the top new features available with this iPhone operating system update, BGR has compiled a list of 13 hidden iOS 18 features you might not know about. That includes some that will make upgrading to iPhone 16 a breeze. Hidden iOS 18 features that will make your life easier Call history search: With iOS 18, you can search for previous calls and transcribe voicemails and contacts using a broad range of search criteria. Type in a number, a name, or a caller ID like “plumber” or “bank” to instantly fetch call history in real-time. Search within Recents in the Phone app or use Spotlight Search to quickly surface information. Wired migration: This iOS 18 hidden feature needs to be spread to everyone upgrading their iPhone, especially if you're going from an iPhone 15 Pro to an iPhone 16 Pro. Now, you can connect your current phone directly to your new iPhone with a USB-C or USB-C to Lightning cable to migrate your data more quickly. It gets crazy fast if you use a Thunderbolt cable between two iPhone Pros. Language Detection: Using a bilingual keyboard has been available for years now. However, the new multilingual keyboard recognizes the language you were last using in messages and switches automatically, so if you were messaging a friend in Hindi and your family in Marathi, you can pick up rightwhere you left off. Dual SIM in Control Center: If you have multiple carriers on your iPhone, you can seamlessly switch between them. You can swipe to the Connectivity panel on Control Center to create a Cellular Data toggle that will let you quickly switch between carriers. Image source: José Adorno for BGR Continuity Camera with Apple TV: Now, you can dedicate a specific iPhone to be always connected to your Apple TV 4K. Apple says this is perfect for evening FaceTime calls with the grandparents, showing off your latest dance moves with Apple Music Sing, and supporting video conference rooms with apps like Webex and Zoom. Camera's 5-second timer: This hidden feature in iOS 18 will improve how you take photos using timers. Now, you can select a 5-second timer in addition to 3- and 10-second options. Record with a song playing: Another crucial change within the Camera app is the ability to continue to play music when taking a photo. Music will continue to play via Bluetooth connections when capturing a photo or video, which is so handy. Spatial Audio: Dolby Atmos support will now be offered when using AirPlay to stream from iPhone to HomePod or a select third-party, AirPlay-compatible audio device. Guest Access to your Home: Provide time-based access to locks, garage doors, and alarm systems for up to 29 guests in the Home app. Guest activity will be logged into Activity History, displaying up to 30 days of activity, including time, the accessory used, and the name of the person, if applicable. Image source: José Adorno for BGR More dynamic subtitles on the Apple TV app: Subtitles will automatically appear at just the right times, like when the content language doesn’t match your device language when you mute the audio or skip back while watching a program. This is also one of the best tvOS 18 features. Distraction Control on Safari: Hide distracting items on a web page, which is great for websites full of ads or pop-ups. If you change your mind, you can easily revert the changes later. High-quality Images on Messages app: Once again, Apple put a lot of effort into iMessage. One of the new features is the ability to send images with up to 100MB resolution. You can learn more about the latest changes on this app with iOS 18 here. Hide screenshots from your library: Apple revamped the Photos app. Even though some people are not fond of it, a new button in the grid helps you reduce clutter by filtering to specific media types, your favorites, or hiding screenshots from the view. This is definitely one of my favorite hidden features in iOS 18. Wrap up Did you know all of these new iOS 18 features? I'm sure they will make your iPhone experience even better. Below, you can learn more about this new software update, including the upcoming Apple Intelligence features. Don't Miss: iOS 18: Features, release date, beta, download, Apple Intelligence The post 13 hidden iOS 18 features you should be using on your iPhone appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $510 M1 MacBook Air, $54 11-piece cookware set, $40 Anker MagSafe battery pack, more Today’s deals: $129 AirPods 3, Nintendo Switch game sale, $30 Fire TV Stick 4K, $16 TOZO earbuds, more Today’s deals: $689 Apple Watch Ultra 2, $40 cordless Waterpik, $305 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 laptop, more Today’s deals: First Apple Watch Series 10 discount, $20 waterproof speaker, $17 myQ garage controller, more

Ahead of the iPhone 16 release this Friday, Apple just made iOS 18.1 public beta available. With that, if you have the latest and greatest new iPhone, you can get Apple Intelligence from day one on that device. The iOS 18.1 public beta comes a day after Apple released a new testing version of the developer's beta. In addition to iOS 18.1, Apple is also making available the public beta of macOS Sequoia 15.1 and iPadOS 18.1 to Mac and iPad users willing to try Apple intelligence before its release next month. These are some of the features Apple users will find with iOS 18.1 public beta: Writing Tools: Users can rewrite, proofread, and summarize text nearly everywhere they write, including Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party apps Improved Siri: With a new design, Siri can maintain context between requests. Even if you stumble over words or shift what you’re saying mid-sentence, Siri can understand what you actually want. Priority notifications: They appear at the top of the stack, letting you know what to pay attention to at a glance. Notifications are summarized, so you can scan them faster. Priority messages in Mail: Elevate time-sensitive messages to the top of your inbox, like an invitation that has a deadline today or a check-in reminder for your flight this afternoon. Reduce interruptions: With iOS 18.1 beta 1, an all-new Focus Mode understands the content of your notifications and shows you the ones that might need immediate attention, like a text about picking up your child from daycare later today. Image source: José Adorno for BGR Clean Up: This Photos app feature can identify and remove distracting objects in the background of a photo without accidentally altering the subject. Summarization: Apple Intelligence can now summarize more than just Messages and Mail notifications. Record and transcribe calls in the Notes app: Just hit record in the Notes or Phone apps to capture audio recordings and transcripts. Apple Intelligence generates summaries of your transcripts, so you can get to the most important information at a glance. Smart Reply in Mail: Quickly draft an email response with all the right details. Apple Intelligence can identify the question you were asked in a previous message Record calls: All iOS 18 iPhone models can record calls directly within the Phone app. Still, an iPhone 15 Pro or 16 is required to summarize a recording. Type to Siri: The type-to-Siri function has improved for Apple Intelligence devices, as the assistant tries to complete the user’s queries. How to download iOS 18.1 public beta Image source: José Adorno for BGR If you haven't enrolled in the public beta testing of iOS 18, you need to sign up for the Apple Beta Software Program with your Apple Account. Once you do that – or if you were already enrolled in the public beta testing, follow the steps below: On your iPhone, open the Settings app Tap General, and then Software Update Tap on Beta Updates and enable iOS 18.1 Public Beta If you don't have an iPhone compatible with Apple Intelligence, you'll find that little has changed for your device. How to try Apple Intelligence With an iPhone 15 Pro or the latest iPhone 16 models, follow the steps below: After you download the iOS 18.1 beta, open the Settings app Search for Apple Intelligence & Siri Tap “Join waitlist” There are a few requirements to try Apple Intelligence, BGR teaches you how to start using it here. Wrap up Even when iOS 18.1 is released next month, you can join the public beta experiment so you can access upcoming Apple Intelligence features before everyone else, such as Image Playground and Genmoji, which are expected to land with iOS 18.2 later this year. Don't Miss: How to get Apple Intelligence on your iPhone 16 on day 1 The post iOS 18.1 public beta with Apple Intelligence released ahead of iPhone 16 debut appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2024: Get $375+ free Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales Today’s deals: $689 Apple Watch Ultra 2, $40 cordless Waterpik, $305 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 laptop, more Best Apple Watch deals for September 2024

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