iOS 18 Beta 1 Released with New Home Screen Features: Now Available for Download

Announced at WWDC 2024, the Latest iOS Update Brings Enhanced Home Screen Customization

New Features Include:

• Widgets on the Lock Screen
• Redesigned Home Screen layout
• Enhanced Focus Mode controls

Apple has released the first beta version of iOS 18, its latest mobile operating system, for eligible iPhone models. Announced at the WWDC 2024 keynote, iOS 18 introduces a range of exciting new features, including enhanced home screen customization options and improved productivity tools.

One of the most significant changes in iOS 18 is the introduction of widgets on the Lock Screen. This allows users to access important information, such as weather, calendar events, and notifications, without having to unlock their device.

The Home Screen has also been redesigned, with a new layout that provides more flexibility and organization. Users can now create custom widget stacks, which stack multiple widgets on top of each other to save space. They can also add widgets to the dock for quick access.

Other notable features in iOS 18 include enhanced Focus Mode controls, which allow users to customize how their device behaves in different contexts. For example, users can create a Focus Mode for work that silences notifications from social media apps.

The iOS 18 beta is currently available to developers and public beta testers. The public release is expected to be available later this year.

To download the iOS 18 beta, eligible iPhone users can visit the Apple Beta Software Program website and follow the instructions provided.