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On July 16, Apple officially pushediPadThe Public Beta version of OS 18 is more suitable for ordinary users to try out the system compared to the developer beta version, because this version is much more stable than the Beta version released after WWDC24. If users want to try it, this version will generally be recommended to update.

As a senior Apple fan and technology enthusiast, if you want to experience the Public Beta version of iPadOS 18, it is also very simple. There are two ways: 1. Register for an existing Apple ID through the Developer website. After completing the steps, return to the device's Settings-Software Update, and the Beta version will be pushed; 2. Download the firmware through the Developer website and update via OTA.

OK, NetEase Digital has also updated the public beta version. Let’s take a look at which points we are concerned about have been improved and which new features make us look forward to the arrival of the official version.

iPadOS 18 brings more changes in design and interaction.iOS 18 is upgraded simultaneously, bringing a more personalized and convenient experience to iPad users.

1. "Home screen freedom" and "widget flexibility"

iPadOS 18 enables the free placement of home screen icons for the first time, breaking the limitations of traditional grid layout.

Users can adjust the position and size of icons according to their own preferences and habits, and even hide unnecessary apps. This high degree of freedom makes the iPad's home screen more personalized and makes users more comfortable in use.

As an important part of iPadOS, widgets have also been completely optimized. iPadOS 18 supports more diverse and flexible widget settings.

Widgets

Home screen adjustment

Users can add, delete or adjust the size and position of widgets at any time according to their needs. At the same time, iPadOS 18 also introduces a new file browser, making it easier to browse and manage files in some Apple apps.

2. Upgrade of Control Center

As an important functional area of ​​iPadOS, the Control Center has also been greatly improved in iPadOS 18. First of all, the interface design of the Control Center is simpler and more intuitive, and users can easily find the functions they need.

Control Center Changes

Secondly, the control center supports more customized settings. Users can add or delete components in the control center according to their own usage habits, and even change the size and position of components. Finally, iPadOS 18 also opens the control center to third-party apps for the first time, making more functions and services directly accessible in the control center.

As an input tool designed specifically for iPad,Apple PencilIt also gets more support and optimization in iPadOS 18.

1. Math Notes

iPadOS 18 introduces the new Math Notes calculator, a calculator app designed specifically for Apple Pencil.

Users can directly write mathematical expressions in Math Notes, and the calculator will immediately display the calculation results in the user's handwriting. This interactive method not only makes the calculation process more intuitive and convenient, but also greatly improves the accuracy and efficiency of calculations.

2. New handwriting tool for the Notes app

In addition to the Math Notes calculator, iPadOS 18 also adds a new handwriting tool to the Memo app.

These tools support a more natural and smooth handwriting experience, allowing users to easily take handwritten notes, doodle, and draw on iPad. At the same time, these handwriting tools also support a variety of colors, thicknesses, and strokes, making users' creations richer.

Apple Intelligence is Apple’s major effort in the field of artificial intelligence, and it is also fully integrated and demonstrated in iPadOS 18.

For example, in terms of intelligent recommendations, Apple Intelligence can recommend relevant content, applications, and services to users based on their usage habits, preferences, and contextual information. In terms of privacy protection, Apple Intelligence has been designed with great emphasis on user privacy. It does not collect or store sensitive information of users, and all data is processed and analyzed on the user's device. This privacy protection design concept allows users to enjoy intelligent services while also being able to protect their privacy and data security with confidence.

The iPadOS 18 public beta version brings more changes in design and interaction, Apple Pencil-exclusive functions, and Apple Intelligence. For users, these new features and optimizations allow the iPad to continue to dominate the tablet market.

Through Apple's adjustments to iPad OS in the past two years, we can see that iPad needs to achieve a balance betweeniPhoneThere are more things that can be done with Mac, and these can also be done with iPad, and iPad+Apple Pencil+AI gives us more imagination.