iOS 18.1 public beta 3 now available, here’s what’s new

Apple has released iOS 18.1 public beta 3. The update brings Apple Intelligence to compatible devices , plus a handful of other assorted features. Here’s what’s new in today’s beta 3.

Apple Music gets new sharing integration with TikTok in iOS 18.1 beta 6

iOS 18.1’s variety of new features and changes are close to being locked in. We’re drawing nearer to the public launch, which means more of a focus on bug fixes and performance.

However, there are still a handful of notable changes arriving in today’s public beta 3:

  • Apple Music feature for sharing to TikTok
  • AirDrop and Satellite get standalone connectivity controls in Control Center
  • also new to Control Center: Measure and Level controls tied to the Measure app
  • sleep apnea detection with a compatible Apple Watch
  • an app’s grouped notifications are now badged with a count of the total number in the stack
  • splash screens highlighting Apple Mail’s AI features and App Store search
  • tweaked designs for mic and camera indicator dots, Apple Intelligence writing tools icon in Notes, and more

The changes were first added in iOS 18.1 developer beta 6 , as is Apple’s normal pattern.

As for features that were already available in previous betas, the highlight of iOS 18.1 is undoubtedly the first wave of Apple Intelligence features .

Apple launched the first public betas just a few weeks ago following an extended developer beta for iOS 18.1 earlier in the summer.

The beta 3 update is available now for members of the company’s . If your device is already enrolled in the program, you’ll see the new beta in the Software Update section of Settings. If not, you can to get a sneak peek at upcoming software features.

Apple is expected to ship iOS 18.1 to all users later this month, possibly on October 28 . That means we likely only have about two more beta versions coming, at a pace of about one per week, before that public launch.

Have you discovered any additional changes in beta 3? Let us know in the comments.

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