JAKARTA - Apple continues to update its iOS features through its latest beta version, iOS 18.3, which is currently being tested. In the latest episode of iOS Decoded by 9to5Mac, a number of exciting new features have been found, including smoother navigation, visual intelligence shortcuts at Control Center, and automatic camera settings.
Here's a summary of the features Apple is testing.
One of the tested updates is a navigation transition called "fluid transitions." This new animation allows users to return to the previous menu by simply sliding the screen from anywhere, without having to start from the left side. This feature is designed to facilitate one-hand navigation, especially for users holding the iPhone in the right hand.
Apple is also testing a new function that allows users of older devices with classic ring/silent switches to change Focus Mode. With this feature, switches that previously only function to enable or disable sound can be set to move between Focus modes. Even so, this setting will likely only be limited to certain devices and can be enabled via the settings menu.
Apple Arcade users can now easily access the list of all games over a new button at the top of the Apple Arcade tab on the App Store. This button replaces the previous method, where users must scroll down to find these options.
Apple is testing a new camera control feature, such as automatic detection when the user holds the iPhone in a "camera pose," which is the landscape position with the Camera Control button in the upper right corner. The camera will automatically open in this condition, making it easier for users to take photos.
In addition, the Camera Control button sensitivity will also adjust when the device is in Game Mode, to reduce the risk of accidentally activating the camera while playing games.
Visual Intelligence features, which allow users to study objects or places around them using camera-based AI technology, get interesting updates. Apple is testing a new shortcut at the Control Center to access Visual Intelligence without the need to press the Camera Control button.
This shortcut can be used from Lock Screen, Control Center, or even via the Action button. However, it remains unclear whether this feature will also be available for older devices such as the iPhone 15 Pro, or exclusively for the iPhone 16.
On the iPhone 16 Pro Max, it was discovered that there is a Visual Intelligence strike panel that allows developers to activate experimental features, such as real-time text detection and visual plaid settings. While not all features can be used, Apple is seen as trying to develop Visual Intelligence in a more sophisticated direction, including the potential for future video usage.
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The Messages app gets two small updates, namely a smoother transition for pinned contacts (pinned contacts) and a new option to embed contacts via sliding to the right on the message list.
Apple is also testing some significant changes to the lower bar (bottom bar) in the Music app. This update includes a routing function that allows users to select AirPlay sources directly or move between playback sources.
In addition, there are new features such as Grab Queue, which allow users to take line up songs from other AirPlay devices, as well as Queue Transfers to move the queue of songs to other devices. Users can also add new AirPlay sources with slides in the bottom bar.
These new features show that Apple continues to innovate to improve the experience of iPhone users. Although not all features are confirmed to be officially released, iOS 18.3 has the potential to bring many interesting updates when launched.
With the various features being tested, Apple seems to want to make iOS 18.3 one of the most interesting updates for iPhone users, especially for those using the latest devices like the iPhone 16.
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