iOS 18 On iPhone 12 Pro! (Review)

Summary

In this video, the host explores iOS 18 beta on an iPhone 12 Pro, highlighting new features like customizable app placements, control center editing, app locking with Face ID, and hidden app folders. They also touch on iMessage enhancements, including RCS support and text customization, and mention updates to Apple Maps, Wallet, and the Photos app. Despite the exciting updates, the host advises against installing the beta due to bugs and recommends waiting for the official release.

Takeaways

• ⚠️ iOS 18 beta is now available, but it's not recommended to install yet.
• 📱 The update is 6.91 GB in size.
• 🏠 Major changes are made to the home screen, allowing free movement of apps.
• 🌗 Users can switch app colors between dark mode and light mode.
• 🔧 The control center is now highly customizable with new toggles.
• 🔒 Apps can be locked using Face ID, and hidden within the app library.
• 📩 iMessage now supports RCS messaging and has redesigned tabs.
• 🎮 A game mode has been introduced for better gaming performance.
• 🗺️ Apple Maps and Wallet app have received updates.
• 📸 The Photos app has seen significant improvements, though opinions on it vary.

Q & A

What is the main recommendation regarding the iOS 18 beta update?

The main recommendation is not to install the iOS 18 beta update at this time, as it is not yet worth installing and should be waited for the official release.

What was the file size of the iOS 18 update when it officially came out for the speaker?

The file size of the iOS 18 update when it officially came out for the speaker was 6.91 GB.

What new feature allows users to rearrange apps on the home screen in iOS 18?

In iOS 18, users can now move any application to anywhere on the display, providing more flexibility in organizing the home screen.

How can users customize the appearance of apps in iOS 18?

Users can hold down on an application to access options to edit the home screen and change the coloring of the apps, including switching between dark and light modes.

What changes were made to the Control Center in iOS 18?

The Control Center in iOS 18 allows users to swipe between different pages and edit the control center by adding toggles and other elements directly from the page.

What new security feature is available for apps in iOS 18?

A new security feature in iOS 18 allows users to lock applications, requiring Face ID to access them, and also to hide applications within a hidden folder in the App Library.

What improvements were made to iMessage in iOS 18?

iMessage in iOS 18 has received massive improvements, including RCS message support, redesigned tabs, the ability to use customized Emojis, and new text effects.

What is the new 'Game Mode' feature in iOS 18?

The 'Game Mode' feature in iOS 18 allows users to enable or disable a mode specifically designed for gaming by accessing the control center.

Which apps have received updates in iOS 18 according to the script?

According to the script, Apple Maps, Wallet app, Journal, and the Photos app have all received updates in iOS 18.

What is the speaker's personal opinion about the Photo app update in iOS 18?

The speaker personally is not the biggest fan of the Photo app update in iOS 18, although they acknowledge that it offers more features and could be cool for some people.

What does the speaker advise regarding the installation of the iOS 18 beta update on the iPhone 12 Pro?

The speaker advises against installing the iOS 18 beta update on the iPhone 12 Pro at this point due to the presence of many bugs, suggesting to wait for the official release.

Outlines

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📱 Overview of iOS 18 Beta on iPhone 12 Pro

This paragraph introduces iOS 18 Beta, now available for iPhone 12 Pro, and advises against installing it due to its beta status. It mentions the update's size (6.91 GB) and highlights the new features, such as home screen customization, app reorganization, dark and light mode toggles, and various control center modifications.

🏠 Home Screen Customizations

This section details the home screen changes in iOS 18, including the ability to move apps freely across the screen, hold and edit apps, and switch between dark and light modes for individual apps. It emphasizes the flexibility and enhanced personalization options available to users.

🔧 Control Center Enhancements

Discusses the new features in the control center, such as swiping between pages, adding toggles, and customizing the control center layout. It highlights the improved user experience and increased functionality in managing device settings.

🔒 App Lock and Hidden Folder

Describes the new security features, including the ability to lock apps using Face ID and hide apps in a hidden folder within the app library. These features aim to enhance user privacy and control over their apps.

📨 iMessage and Messages Improvements

Covers the significant updates to iMessage, including RCS message support, redesigned tabs, customizable emojis, and new text effects. These changes enhance the messaging experience, making it more versatile and engaging.

🎮 Game Mode Introduction

Introduces the game mode feature accessible through the control center, allowing users to enable or disable game mode while playing. This feature optimizes the gaming experience on iPhones running iOS 18.

🗺️ Apple Maps, Wallet, Journal, and Photos Updates

Briefly touches on updates to Apple Maps, Wallet, Journal, and the Photos app, highlighting the various improvements and new features in each app. These updates aim to enhance usability and functionality across different applications.

⚠️ Final Recommendations

Concludes with a recommendation against installing the iOS 18 Beta on iPhone 12 Pro due to existing bugs and issues. It suggests waiting for the official release and invites viewers to share their thoughts and subscribe for more updates.

Keywords

💡iOS 18

iOS 18 is the latest operating system version for Apple devices, as mentioned in the video script. It represents a significant update from previous versions, introducing new features and improvements. The video's theme revolves around exploring these changes and assessing whether it's worth installing the beta version of iOS 18 on an iPhone 12 Pro.

💡Beta format

Beta format refers to a pre-release version of software that is still in testing and development. In the context of the video, the author is reviewing the iOS 18 beta to provide insights into its features and performance before the official release. It's a way for developers to gather user feedback and identify bugs.

💡Home screen customization

Home screen customization is a feature that allows users to personalize the layout and appearance of their device's main screen. The video highlights new capabilities in iOS 18, such as moving apps freely and editing their colors, which contribute to a more personalized user experience.

💡Control Center

The Control Center is a hub for quick access to device settings and controls in iOS. The script mentions enhancements in iOS 18, including the ability to swipe between different pages and edit the Control Center directly from the home screen, indicating a more flexible and user-friendly interface.

💡App Lock

App Lock is a security feature that requires authentication, such as Face ID, to access certain applications. The video script discusses this new feature in iOS 18, which adds an extra layer of privacy and security by allowing users to lock specific apps within their device.

💡iMessage

iMessage is Apple's messaging service for iOS devices, which the video mentions has seen 'massive improvements' in iOS 18. Enhancements include RCS (Rich Communication Services) message support and redesigned message tabs, which aim to improve the messaging experience for users.

💡Game Mode

Game Mode is a feature that optimizes the device's performance for gaming. The video script notes the introduction of a Game Mode toggle in the Control Center, allowing users to enable or disable this mode for an enhanced gaming experience on their iPhones.

💡Apple Maps

Apple Maps is the default mapping service on iOS devices. The script refers to updates to Apple Maps in iOS 18, suggesting improvements to the service that could include new features, better navigation, or enhanced user interface.

💡Wallet app

The Wallet app is used for storing tickets, passes, and cards on iOS devices. The video mentions updates to this app in iOS 18, which could involve new functionalities or design changes to better serve users' needs for digital wallets.

💡Journal updates

While the script does not elaborate on what 'Journal updates' entails, it suggests that there are improvements or new features in a journaling app or service within iOS 18. This could relate to better organization, new ways to track activities, or integration with other Apple services.

💡Photo app improvements

The Photo app is where users manage and edit their photos on iOS devices. The video script mentions 'massive improvements' to the Photo app in iOS 18, which could include new editing tools, better organization features, or enhanced sharing capabilities.

Highlights

iOS 18 beta is officially out but not recommended for installation yet.

The update size for iOS 18 was 6.91 GB, indicating a significant change.

Home screen customization now allows moving any app anywhere on the display.

Apps can be edited for color changes between dark and light modes.

Control Center can now be customized with additional pages and toggles.

New feature to lock applications with Face ID for security.

Ability to hide applications within a hidden folder in the App Library.

iMessage receives RCS message support and a redesigned tab interface.

Customized Emojis can now be used within iMessage.

New feature to send iMessages and messages at a scheduled time.

Text effects within iMessage have been enhanced.

Game mode is introduced for an improved gaming experience.

Apple Maps, Wallet app, and Journal updates are part of the new iOS release.

Photo app has seen a significant overhaul with more features.

Despite improvements, the reviewer advises against updating due to bugs.

The reviewer invites viewers to share thoughts and questions in the comments.

A call to action for viewers to like, subscribe, and support the channel.

Transcripts

hello everyone iOS 18 has officially

came out in a beta format and I wanted

to go and take a look at it on the

iPhone 12 Pro and see if it's even worth

installing if you should install all

that good stuff first things first

though I wouldn't recommend anyone to

install this update whatsoever it's

completely not worth installing just yet

wait until it officially comes out it

was 6.91 GB when it officially came out

for me and that was something that was

very interesting having something like

this you know coming out for this

particular device it's very cool and I

love being able to have that so it's a

very very cool thing now first of all if

I go and swipe up the home screen is

where a lot of these changes happen at

so forther one you can now go ahead and

basically move any application you want

to anywhere on the display so you can

move it up you can move it down you can

move it sideways wherever you want to

you have the capability of moving your

particular applications now which I

think is actually very cool on top of

that you can also hold down on an

application and you can click on your

edit home screen or whatever you can

also just edit up the coloring of these

particular apps as well which is

actually very cool so you can go from

dark mode to light mode all these things

and that is another very cool thing that

you have here as well which is honestly

very awesome now on top of that you can

also go through within the control

center and you can modify a ton of

things here nowadays as well so for one

you can swipe in between different pages

so there's different pages you can make

but also you can go ahead and click on

the plus button at the very top left and

you can start editing your control

center right within this page so that's

another really cool thing you can add

toggles and so many other things that's

another really cool thing going on here

too you can also now lock applications

so by holding down an app you can now

require faity for that application you

can even hide applications inside of

this hidden folder right here as well

inside of your app Library so that's

another really cool thing and another

really cool option that we have inside

of our iPhones that have IOS 18 iMessage

and messages got massive improvements

here as well so for one now we have RCS

message support which is really cool so

now we have that built in inside of our

iPhones our tabbs are now redesigned so

we hold down an application or a message

you can now see we have these t packs

that are now redesigned you can also use

a customized Emoji right here to

basically go ahead and you know

customize the Emojis which is really

cool and you can now send iMessages and

messages later you can also have a lot

more text effects within iMessage which

is really cool game mode is already here

on our iPhones as well so if I go and

load up into a game I swipe down to the

control center there's an option add

that will allow me to go ahead enable

and disable game mode and that is

actually coming out for our iPhones you

also have apple map updates Wallet app

updates there's Journal updates as well

and the photo app got a massive

Improvement here as well there's lots of

improvements within the photos

application now which is you know cool

for some people personally for me I'm

not the biggest fan of it but it is a

little bit of improvement here which is

really cool and you just get access to a

lot more features inside of it as well

so overall there's a lot of improvements

here like I said before I really

wouldn't recommend anyone to go install

this update yet on your iPhone 12 Pro

everything seems to be working I've had

lots and lots of bugs but it will get

better throughout time but like I said I

really wouldn't recommend anyone to go

and update as at this point so that

pretty much covers it up here if you

have any other thoughts or questions let

me know in the comment section below hit

the like button that me so much but

definitely hit that subscribe button

more importantly than everything else I

love every single one of you guys

hopefully I'll catch you guys in the

next video

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