Apple released the third developer beta of iOS 18 on Monday, and while the update doesn't bring any big new features like Apple Intelligence, it does have some design changes, most notably the new UI for the flashlight.
The company has already introduced a new way to control the True Tone flashlight on the iPhone 14 Pro and 15 models. Unlike the previous on/off and four-level brightness controls, the new controls included variable brightness and a way to adjust the width of the beam. The first beta controls were just vertical and horizontal lines, which took some time for users to get used to.
But in iOS 18 Developer Beta 3, Apple has made the feature and design more familiar and easier to use. The new design features curves that indicate both the width and brightness of the beam. The UI also now displays a dotted curved line-up top that indicates the peak intensity mark.
It's not a huge change, but it's a fun change to the design, and it also makes the flashlight more convenient to use.
The third developer beta brings another design change, with third-party app icons automatically converting to a darker shade. Previously, only Apple's native apps had the new darker icons.
Image credit: Screenshot from TechCrunch
The company has also added new dynamic wallpapers that change color depending on the time of day.