Apple launches iOS 18 beta 4 with Camera app functionality changes, more

iCloud Plus subscribers will receive latest animation for your profile available in iCloud menu of Settings app
A representational image of iOS 18. — Unsplash
A representational image of iOS 18. — Unsplash

Apple recently launched iOS 18's beta 4 to users with an Apple Developer account, while infusing a few significant alterations that are discussed below.

Top features of iOS 18 beta 4 

  • Camera app functionality
  • Flashlight interface
  • Get latest animation
  • RCS messaging compatibility

Camera app functionality

Early explorers have discovered a few alterations, with one encompassing the Camera app functionality.

A "Controls Menu" switch, which was available in the ‘Preserve Settings’ in the Settings app is now available alongside “preserve the previously used camera tool when expanding the controls menu."

However, it’s still obscure that how it would be integrated in-app.

Read more: iOS 18 public beta release date, time

Flashlight interface

Additionally, the flashlight interface has been altered too, which appears to be a Dynamic Island widget that allows users to turn it on/off and adjust the brightness level. Previously, this feature was available in Phone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro models, but now, it is also available in its successors including iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.

Get latest animation

Moreover, if you have already subscribed to iCloud Plus then, you will receive the latest animation for your profile available in the iCloud menu of the Settings app.

RCS messaging compatibility

Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging compatibility has also been integrated for more carriers, including Orange UK and T-Mobile UK, which is certainly the best news for all the networks.