It might be the last update before the stable release is out, as Apple has released the iOS 18 Developer Beta 7 and the Public Beta 5. **
Apple is out with iOS 18 Developer Beta 7 and iOS 18 Public Beta 5 for compatible iPhones, which should be the last beta updates before the final iOS 18 update next month. As they prepare for the iPhone 16 series release in September – these updates may be needed to fine-tune performance problems.
**Key Features and Updates**
The iOS 18 Developer Beta 7 (build number 22A5346a) introduces several fixes and new features:The iOS 18 Developer Beta 7 (build number 22A5346a) introduces several fixes and new features:
- **Bug Fixes**:
Specifically fixes a problem that left some iPhones unable to play newly added background sounds at all.
- **Distraction Control**:
A new addition to make it possible for customers to limit the content they receive through Safari for instance, sign in pop up and overlays.
- **Dark Mode Enhancements**:
Combined new design of the Maps and Find My icons, newer icons in the Control Center.
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The iOS 18 Public Beta 5 also brings notable features, including:The iOS 18 Public Beta 5 also brings notable features, including:
- **Passwords App**:
This new app makes it possible to have easy access to passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi credentials, and verification codes, thereby improving the security.
- **SharePlay Screen Sharing**:
The previously mentioned SharePlay through FaceTime now allows users to become a manager with some other’s IPhone by providing a way to fix something or to work together.
**What’s Next? **
Apple’s pattern in the past years with iOS 17 had included eight of developer beta what was provided before the release of the final stable version. Given this experience, and iOS 18 seemingly set on a similar course, the stable update might be weeks out from launch. The current beta releases aim at stability and polish to be ready for when finally releasing iOS 18 alongside the iPhone 16 series.
Get ready for the stable version out that should be released alongside iPhone 16 in September
