Apple is aiming to release iOS 18.1 the next one October 28but in the meantime the beta testing phase continues. Today it was made available beta 6 on iOS 18.1 for developers and beta testers, which introduces several interesting new features for users.
The main new features of the iOS 18.1 beta 6
One of the main features of this beta is the addition of new options In the Control Center. Now it is possible to customize the interface with new toggles dedicated to AirDrop e Satellite for connectivity, in addition to those for the app Measure e Level.
Here’s the full list of connectivity options for Control Center in iOS 18.1:
- AirDrop
- Airplane mode
- Bluetooth
- Cellular data
- Hotspot
- Satellite
- VPN
- Wi-Fi
In the app Notethe toolbar icon Apple Intelligence has been slightly modified, now showing a pencil. It’s a small aesthetic change, but it makes the interface more intuitive.
Another new feature concerns grouped notifications: a badge now appears showing the number of notifications received from a specific app, a function that was previously limited to notifications summarized with Apple Intelligence.
New presentation screens have also been introduced for various apps, such as Messages, Mail e App Storewhich highlight the new features of each. For example, in the Mail app, the screen explains the Priority Messages and email summaries.
iPhone 16 users will notice an update in the camera interface: a tab bar laterale which improves navigation while using the camera. Additionally, the yellow and green indicators, which signal microphone or camera use, now have a new animation that gradually disappears when use stops.
A very interesting integration concerns Apple Musicwhich now lets you share songs directly to TikToksimilar to the function already available for Instagram.
With beta 6 of iOS 18.1 and watchOS 11.1 beta 4, Apple finally introduces the support sleep apnea detection. This long-awaited feature was not available in the previous beta versions of iOS 18 and watchOS 11.
Apple has added a new notification in Settings that lets users know they can ask Siri Step-by-step instructions on how to change specific device settings. This feature leverages the power of Apple Intelligence to make Siri even more useful where available.
macOS Sequoia 15.1: new permissions for screen recording apps
With the arrival of macOS SequoiaApple has introduced new security measures that require users to Re-authorize screen recording apps regularly. However, one change included in the update macOS Sequoia 15.1 it could reduce the frequency of these annoying requests, making the process less intrusive.
In the release notes of the sixth beta of macOS Sequoia 15.1, Apple announced that authorization windows will be less frequent for regularly used apps. Specifically, applications that use deprecated content capture technologies will be subject to Improved user awareness policies.
In other words, if you’ve already accepted and acknowledged the risks of a screen recording app, you’ll see fewer dialog boxes every time you use it. Before the official launch of macOS Sequoia, Apple had already reduced the frequency of these pop-ups, from weekly to monthly. Now, with macOS Sequoia 15.1, the situation improves further, especially for users daily screen recording app.
While it may be annoying for some users, it is not possible to disable these warnings permanently. However, with macOS Sequoia 15.1their frequency will be reduced for apps you use frequently, making the permission system more manageable. This is especially useful for those who use these applications on an ongoing basis, such as content creator o professionals who work with recording software.
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Source: www.iphoneitalia.com
