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Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETApple first announced iOS 18 at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, one of the company’s biggest software upgrades in years. From much-awaited features in Apple Intelligence to a redesign of the Photos app, there’s a lot of new stuff for users and developers alike to dig into. With the launch of iPhone 16, we now have more clarity about the currently available features and the roadmap of upcoming AI upgrades.Also: 6 reasons why iOS 18 makes the iPhone 16 a must-upgrade for meThe latest version of iOS will make your iPhone more customizable with a personalized home screen layout, better Control Center navigation, and updates to key apps like Messages, Mail, and more. Here’s all you need to know about iOS 18 and why you should be just as excited as I am.1. Apple Intelligence on iOS 18 More

sankai/Getty Images Usually, when a software company pushes out a major new release in May, they don’t try to top it with another major new release four months later. But there’s nothing usual about the pace of innovation in the AI business. Also: 6 ways to write better ChatGPT prompts – and get the results you […] More

Screenshot by Jack Wallen/ZDNETThe way the Linux file system is laid out makes perfect sense. I’ve been using Linux for so many years that I can’t imagine another file system making more sense. When I consider how the Windows file system is laid out, my eyes gloss over and I can only think, “What?” and “Why?” Also: I’ve used Linux for 30 years. Here are 5 reasons why I’ll never switch to Windows or MacOSHowever, for those who are new to Linux, those file system names might not make any sense. That’s okay because I’ll clear up the confusion for you. Don’t worry, I’ll do this in a way that anyone can understand.Let’s get started. More

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The iOS 18 beta version differs from what we expect in this fall’s general release. Beta testers are given a release that has recently exited its alpha phase, so problems and bugs are expected to arise. The purpose of the beta phase is to gather user feedback to repair these bugs and address any user interface issues before the software is massively distributed.Beta versions can also be incomplete and not the final product, especially in the case of iOS 18, which didn’t include Apple Intelligence features in the initial beta release. This status means the iOS 18 beta version is more prone to bugs, glitches, and instability.Also: How to better organize text messages on your iPhoneThe general release will have ironed out these bugs and problems using the user feedback gathered during the beta phase, delivering more complete software that won’t be as prone to bugs. One example of this process is when Apple released the iOS 17 beta version in 2023. The early beta version featured the ‘End’ button during a call that had moved from the center to the right, which was a big change for iPhone users. Disapproving feedback from beta testers resulted in Apple moving the ‘End’ call button back to the center of the screen, where users had been accustomed to. More

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