iOS 18.1 build 22B5054e

22B5054e
Build of iOS 18
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iOS 18.1 build 22B5054e is the official Beta 5 and Public Beta 2 release of iOS 18.1, which was released to Apple developers on 23 September 2024, then to public beta testers on the next day.[1][2]

New features and changes[edit | edit source]

Camera Control[edit | edit source]

Camera Control on the iPhone 16 series has been expanded upon, with it now being able to switch between the rear-facing and front-facing cameras.[3]

Apple Intelligence[edit | edit source]

  • The icon for Apple Intelligence now has a dark mode variant.[4]
  • A new toggle for displaying Writing Tools has been added to the toolbar in the Notes app.
  • In the Messages app, a new splash screen has been added to inform the user about Apple Intelligence features.
  • Patched the SparseRestore exploit, which previously enabled Apple Intelligence on unsupported devices.

Control Center[edit | edit source]

  • Dedicated Wi-Fi and VPN toggles have been added.[5]
  • An option to reset Control Center to its default layout has been added to the Settings app.
  • A Shortcut action for displaying the Control Center has been added.

Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]

  • Drag and drop support for iPhone Mirroring on macOS Sequoia has been added.[6]
  • RCS messaging support has been expanded to several more carriers around the world.
  • The Lock Screen toggle for Quick Notes has been re-added after being removed in iOS 18.0 Beta 5.
  • In the "Display & Brightness" section of the Settings app, the icons for switching appearances and display zoom have been updated to feature the iOS 18 wallpaper.
  • The Watch app icon has been updated slightly.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Clover, Juli. Apple Seeds Fifth Developer Betas of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 With Apple Intelligence, MacRumors. 23 September 2024.
  2. ↑ Clover, Juli. Apple Releases Second iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia Public Betas With Apple Intelligence, MacRumors. 24 September 2024.
  3. ↑ Clover, Juli. iOS 18.1 Beta 5 Adds New Selfie Option for Camera Control, MacRumors. 23 September 2024.
  4. ↑ Miller, Chance. iOS 18.1 beta 5: Every new feature and change, 9to5Mac. 23 September 2024.
  5. ↑ Clover, Juli. Latest iOS 18.1 Beta Adds Control Center Reset and New Connectivity Options, MacRumors. 23 September 2024.
  6. ↑ Clover, Juli. Drag and Drop Files Now Work With iPhone Mirroring in Latest macOS Sequoia 15.1 and iOS 18.1 Betas, MacRumors. 23 September 2024.
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