iOS 18 Beta 4 - What To Expect

Summary

In this video, the host discusses the latest iOS 18 beta updates, addressing issues with AirPods connectivity and payment services that have been resolved in the re-release of beta 3. They note slight improvements in battery life but still require daily charging. Overheating issues have been mitigated in the latest beta. The host anticipates iOS 18 developer beta 4 to introduce features like call recording, image playground, and new Siri UI, possibly rolling out in the coming weeks, following Apple's previous release patterns.

Takeaways

• 🎧 The re-release of iOS 18 developer beta 3 has fixed the issue with AirPods constantly disconnecting, improving the user experience.
• 💳 Payment services in banking applications have been improved in the latest beta, addressing previous issues.
• 📶 RCS (Rich Communication Services) support is still spotty, especially for Verizon customers, despite improvements in T-Mobile support.
• 🔋 Battery life has seen a slight improvement in iOS 18 developer beta 3, but users still need to charge their devices at least once a day.
• 🔥 Overheating issues that plagued earlier betas have been resolved in the latest re-release of iOS 18 developer beta 3.
• 📱 Older devices like the iPhone 10r are performing well with the latest beta, despite some occasional choppiness.
• 📲 Call recording feature might be introduced in iOS 18 developer beta 4, as part of Apple intelligence.
• 🖼️ Image Playground, another feature of Apple intelligence, could be introduced in the next beta, allowing users to create images from text descriptions.
• 😀 Gen Moji, which allows creating custom Emoji images, might roll out in beta form with iOS 18 developer beta 4.
• 🤖 The new Siri UI and some Siri features are expected to roll out in beta form with iOS 18 developer beta 4, though full functionality like onscreen awareness and in-app actions won't be available until 2025.
• 📆 If Apple follows last year's schedule, iOS 18 developer beta 4 could be released as early as the week of July 22nd or towards the end of July.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video script?

The main topic of the video script is a follow-up on the latest iOS 18 beta software, discussing improvements, issues, and expectations for upcoming updates.

What issue with AirPods was addressed in the re-release of iOS 18 developer beta 3?

The issue with AirPods constantly disconnecting when connected to an iPhone to listen to music in iOS 18 beta 1, 2, and 3 was addressed in the re-release of beta 3, making the connection more stable.

Did the speaker experience any improvements in payment services after the latest beta update?

Yes, the speaker reported that many payment services and applications on the iPhone seemed to be fixed with the latest beta update.

What carrier-related issue is mentioned regarding RCS support in the US?

The speaker mentioned that RCS support is spotty for Verizon customers in the US, while it works fine for T-Mobile.

How has the battery life on iOS 18 beta improved according to the speaker?

The battery life has slightly improved, but the speaker still needs to charge at least once every day to get through the entire day.

What overheating issues were reported in previous iOS 18 betas, and have they been resolved?

The speaker reported constant overheating issues with iOS 18 beta 1, 2, and 3. However, with the latest re-release of beta 3, no overheating issues have been encountered.

What new features are expected to be introduced in iOS 18 developer beta 4?

Features expected in iOS 18 developer beta 4 include call recording in the phone application, image playground, and new Siri features as part of Apple intelligence.

What is the expected timeline for the release of iOS 18 developer beta 4 based on the script?

Based on the script, if Apple follows the same pattern as last year, iOS 18 developer beta 4 could be released as early as the week of July 22nd or towards the end of July.

What is the 'Image Playground' feature mentioned in the script?

The 'Image Playground' is a feature that allows users to create images based on the words they input, expected to be part of Apple intelligence and available in the next iOS update.

What is the 'Gen mooji' feature, and when can we expect it to roll out?

The 'Gen mooji' feature allows users to create custom Emoji images with Apple intelligence. It is expected to roll out in the form of a beta update with iOS 18 developer beta 4.

What is the current status of the new Siri UI and features mentioned in the script?

The new Siri UI and some of the new Siri features are expected to start rolling out in the form of a beta update with iOS 18 developer beta 4. However, features like onscreen awareness and in-app actions won't happen until at least early to mid-2025.

Outlines

00:00

📱 iOS 18 Beta Update and AirPods Connectivity Improvements

This paragraph discusses the release of iOS 18 developer beta 3 re-release and the first public beta. It highlights the improvements made in AirPods connectivity, which was previously an issue in the beta versions 1 through 3. The speaker mentions that with the re-release of beta 3, AirPods no longer disconnect frequently, although there was a single instance of disconnection. The paragraph also touches upon the resolution of payment service issues in banking apps and the ongoing challenges with RCS support for Verizon users in the US. The speaker also addresses the question of battery life, stating that it has slightly improved but still requires daily charging. Lastly, it reports the resolution of overheating issues that were present in the earlier beta versions.

05:01

🔥 Anticipated Features and Expected Release of iOS 18 Developer Beta 4

The second paragraph focuses on the anticipated features and the expected release timeline for iOS 18 developer beta 4. It mentions the potential introduction of the call recording feature in the phone application, as part of the Apple intelligence suite, which includes call transcripts. The speaker also speculates about the arrival of the image playground feature, which allows users to create images based on textual descriptions, and the Gen mooji feature for custom emoji creation. The paragraph also discusses the new Siri UI and Siri features, noting that while some functionalities like onscreen awareness and in-app actions are expected in 2025, the new Siri UI and some features may roll out in the upcoming beta. The speaker predicts that, based on last year's schedule, iOS 18 developer beta 4 could be released around July 22nd of the current year, or possibly towards the end of July.

Keywords

💡iOS 18

iOS 18 is the latest operating system update from Apple for its devices, specifically iPhones. It is a significant theme in the video as the speaker discusses various aspects of the beta versions of this software, including bugs, fixes, and new features. The script mentions issues like AirPods disconnection, payment services, and battery life, all in the context of iOS 18 beta testing.

💡Developer Beta

Developer Beta refers to a pre-release version of software that is made available to developers before the general public. In the script, the speaker talks about the iOS 18 developer beta 3 re-release and the first public beta, indicating that these are early versions of the software used for testing and feedback before a final release.

💡AirPods

AirPods are wireless earbuds developed by Apple. The script discusses an issue where AirPods would constantly disconnect when connected to an iPhone in iOS 18 beta versions. The re-release of beta 3 appears to have fixed this issue, making it a relevant topic in the context of the video.

💡Payment Services

Payment services in the script refer to the functionality within banking applications on iPhones that allow users to make payments. The speaker mentions that these services had issues in earlier iOS 18 beta versions but seem to have been fixed in the latest beta, highlighting the importance of stability in financial applications.

💡RCS

RCS stands for Rich Communication Services, a protocol that enhances traditional SMS messaging with features like read receipts and multimedia sharing. The script mentions issues with RCS, particularly with Verizon, indicating that this feature is not working consistently across all carriers in the US, which is a concern for users relying on this functionality.

💡Battery Life

Battery life is a critical aspect of any mobile device's performance, referring to how long the device can operate on a single charge. The speaker notes that while battery life has improved slightly in the iOS 18 beta, users still need to charge their devices at least once a day, which is a significant point of discussion for those considering updating to the beta software.

💡Overheating

Overheating is a common issue with electronic devices where they become excessively hot, potentially leading to performance issues or damage. The script mentions that earlier iOS 18 betas had overheating problems, but the latest beta has resolved this, which is a positive development for users concerned about device longevity and safety.

💡Call Recording

Call recording is a feature that allows users to record phone calls, which could be coming to iPhones with iOS 18 developer beta 4. The speaker speculates that this feature, part of Apple's intelligence services, could be introduced in the next update, indicating a potential new functionality that users are eagerly awaiting.

💡Image Playground

Image Playground is mentioned as a new feature that could be part of iOS 18, allowing users to create images based on textual descriptions. This feature is part of Apple's intelligence services and is expected to be available in the next beta update, showcasing Apple's advancements in AI and image generation.

💡Gen Moji

Gen Moji is a feature that allows users to create custom emoji images, potentially coming with iOS 18. The script suggests that this feature, which is part of Apple's intelligence services, could be rolled out in the next beta, indicating a fun and personalized addition to the iPhone's user experience.

💡Siri

Siri is Apple's voice-activated assistant, and the script discusses updates to Siri's user interface and functionality in the context of iOS 18. The speaker mentions that while some features like onscreen awareness and in-app actions won't be available until 2025, the new Siri UI and some features will likely be introduced in the next beta, showing Apple's continuous improvement of its AI assistant.

Highlights

iOS 18 developer beta 3 re-release and first public beta are now available.

The video provides a follow-up on the latest iOS 18 beta software.

AirPods disconnection issue in iOS 18 beta 1-3 has been resolved in the re-release of beta 3.

Payment services in banking apps were fixed in the latest beta update.

RCS support is working fine on T-Mobile but remains spotty for Verizon customers.

Battery life has slightly improved but daily charging is still necessary.

Overheating issues from previous iOS 18 betas have been resolved in the latest beta.

Older devices like iPhone 10r are running smoothly on the latest beta software.

Call recording feature might be introduced in the Phone app with iOS 18 developer beta 4.

Image Playground, part of Apple intelligence, could be available in the next beta update.

Gen Moji, for creating custom Emoji images, might roll out in the next beta.

New Siri UI and features are expected to start rolling out in the next beta update.

Onscreen awareness and in-app actions for Siri are planned for 2025.

iOS 18 developer beta 4 and public beta 2 are expected within the next couple of weeks.

Last year's schedule suggests beta 4 could release around July 22nd or 29th.

The video concludes with anticipation for the upcoming iOS 18 features and updates.

Transcripts

so iOS 18 developer beta 3 the

re-release and the first public beta

have now been available for a couple of

days and as per usual I always like to

come back and give you guys a quick

followup on the latest IOS 18 beta

software now in this video I also want

to talk about when we can expect the

next update iOS 18 developer beta 4 and

public beta 2 I also want to talk about

some of the bugs that Apple has just

fixed with the re-release of iOS 18

developer beta 3 so let's go ahead and

start now the first thing I want to talk

about is airpods I had an issue where my

airpods would constantly disconnect when

connecting to my iPhone to listen to

music now this only happened with

airpods in iOS 18 a beta 1 beta 2 Beta 3

but now with the re-release of beta 3 I

have to say whatever Apple did they

fixed the issue where my airpods now do

not disconnect as often I did have an

issue where they disconnected once

initially but from now on it looks like

things are working pretty solid with iOS

18 developer beta 3 the re-release and

the airpods connection so I'm happy to

report that so if you like using airpods

and we're looking to update to iOS 18

betas I have to say based on my

experience the issue with airpods at

least looks to be addressed here with

the latest beta update now something

else I had issues with was payment

services in some banking applications on

my iPhone again I don't know what Apple

did but it looks like a lot of the

payment services and applications has

been fixed here with the latest beta as

well happy to report that so it looks

like we're in the right track Apple

continues to patch bugs and issues

however there's still going to be issues

obviously for example RCS if we go here

into the RCs I have to say here in the

US I've continued to have issues with

Verizon so I don't know if you guys have

Verizon or T-Mobile but T-Mobile here in

the US my devices running on T-Mobile

have RCS support running just fine but

sometimes Verizon seems to be spotty I'm

not sure if Verizon will eventually

release some sort of a carrier update

but seems spotty for Verizon customers

at least here in my personal device it

looks like I'm having issues with

Verizon and some of my team ofile

devices but RCS another feature

obviously coming to iPhone with iOS 18

and definitely working just kind of

spotty for certain carriers here in the

US now the next thing want to talk about

is battery life because you guys always

ask can I update or should I update

how's the battery life and I have to be

honest battery life has improved

slightly but I still have to charge at

least once every day after getting my

device off the charger in order to get

through my entire day so basically if

you want all day battery life then

obviously iOS 18 beta is not the

software to go with but yeah battery

life although it has improved slightly I

still continue to have issues with

having to plug in before the end of the

day in order to finalize my day with iOS

18 and now last but not least I want to

talk about the overheating issues you

guys may remember that I had overheating

issues constantly with iOS 18 beta 1

beta 2 and beta 3 now I'm happy to

report that whatever Apple again

whatever Apple did with this latest beta

I have not encountered any overheating

at all on my devices here running the

latest beta and I'm testing multiple

devices obviously I'm testing from newer

to older iPhones and I have to say that

in terms of overheating I haven't

encounter many or any overheating on the

latest re-release for iOS 18 developer

beta 3 now obviously I'm testing older

devices as I mentioned the iPhone 10r as

you can see right here although it is a

bit choppy sometimes when you go to

interact with the software it is a lot

better than it was before I have to be

honest things are running pretty smooth

this device is about 6 years old running

the latest Apple software that is sort

of incredible and you can see there that

things are just flowing right by things

are looking pretty good so far with

older devices as well yes you have the

uh you know stutter here and there but

other than that for being beta software

it's pretty solid so far so I'm happy to

report that even older devices are

performing very very well so what we can

expect iOS 18 developer beta 4 and what

are some of the new features we can

expect Apple to announce with this next

update well one of the features that a

lot of users are waiting for is the call

recording feature coming to the phone

application in iOS and this could be the

first time we see call recording on

iPhone with iOS 18 developer beta 4 as

Apple most likely start rolling out

Apple intelligence this is part of Apple

intelligence obviously we have call

recording and call transcripts so this

could be a feature available with iOS 18

developer beta 4 look looking forward to

this one another great feature coming to

iPhone is image playground this is also

part of Apple intelligence where you can

create basically any image according to

words that you throw at it so image

playground is a separate application

that should be available for iPhone

users perhaps coming up with iOS 18 at

developer beta 4 now gen mooji is also

part of Apple intelligence and we could

see the Gen mooji feature roll out in

the form of beta obviously this one

allows you to create custom Emoji images

with apple and intelligence and

obviously Apple intelligence plus Siri

will start rolling out in general to

devices supported in the form of beta as

you can see from the screenshot right

here and that it also includes Siri and

the new Siri UI which I'm sure a lot of

you guys are looking forward to I know

most of you guys are looking forward to

the new Siri UI and a lot of the new

Siri stuff keep in mind that some of the

Siri features like onscreen awareness

and inapp actions won't happen until at

least early to mid 2025 but the new Siri

UI and some of the new Siri feature will

most likely start rolling out in form of

beta in the next couple of days with iOS

18 and developer beta 4 and public beta

to now with all that being said when can

we expect these next updates well if

history is any indication and we go by

last year's schedule iOS 17 beta 4

released on July 25th so if Apple was to

follow the same pattern it looks like we

could get ios 18 developer beta 4 as

early as the week of the 22nd next week

so throughout the entire week we can

expect the next beta for iOS 18

developer beta 4 and public beta 2 if

not 100% certain on the week of the 29th

towards the end of July so just keep in

mind that iOS 18 developer beta 4 is not

too far away I can't wait to get my

hands on it I'm sure a lot of you guys

are looking forward to it as well thank

you for watching this quick update I

hope you guys enjoyed it and I'll see

you guys on the next one peace