iOS 18.1 Beta 7: What's New and How to Install

Overview

Apple released the seventh beta of iOS 18.1 to developers on October 26, 2023. Beta 7 includes several new features and improvements.

New Features in iOS 18.1 Beta 7

Battery percentage indicator in status bar: This feature, which was removed in the iPhone X, is now returning to all iPhones running iOS 18.1.

Lock Screen widgets: You can now add widgets to your Lock Screen, giving you quick access to information and functionality without unlocking your phone.

New wallpapers: iOS 18.1 includes a number of new wallpapers, including some that are inspired by the new Lock Screen widgets.

Improved Focus modes: Focus modes have been improved in iOS 18.1, with new features like the ability to create custom Focus modes and set different Focus modes for different times of day.

Other improvements: iOS 18.1 also includes a number of other improvements, such as a new Safari interface, improved Maps app, and new Health app features.

How to Install iOS 18.1 Beta 7

To install iOS 18.1 Beta 7, you must be a registered Apple developer. Once you are registered, you can download the beta profile from the Apple Developer website.

Once you have downloaded the beta profile, you can install it on your iPhone by going to Settings > General > Profiles. Once the profile is installed, you can go to Settings > General > Software Update to install the beta.

Conclusion

iOS 18.1 Beta 7 is a major update that includes a number of new features and improvements. If you are a developer, we encourage you to install the beta and test out the new features.