Apple has released the third beta of iOS 18.1 for the iPhone 16 models, with a build number of 22B5034o. The update introduces Apple Intelligence features, including Writing Tools, Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode, and notification summaries. The public launch of iOS 18.1 is expected in October, while the initial launch version of iOS 18 will not include these features.

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The user has a 2020 27-inch iMac with a 1TB Samsung SSD for local Time Machine backups, two 16TB and 20TB OWC Thunderbay 4 drives connected via DVI to Thunderbolt for storage, and two 24-inch Dell monitors. The primary 16TB drive is 75% full, but the user expects it to grow at a slower pace. They also use Crashplan for backups and are looking to quiet down their office and improve responsiveness on their iMac.

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Apple has introduced a new video speed control option in the iOS 18 Photos app, allowing users to change the frame rate of their videos after capture. The feature is available for older iPhones running iOS 18, and offers options to slow down playback speed to 240, 120, 60, 48, 30, and 24 frames per second. The Playback Speed editor can be accessed by opening the editing interface for a video and tapping on the timer icon.

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Forbes author Bernard Marr praises Apple's approach to AI, setting a new gold standard for performance and privacy. Apple's implementation of AI is highlighted in the article, with no specific numbers or locations mentioned.

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The user is keeping their Apple Watch and getting a new iPhone. They want to know if they can leave their Apple Watch as it is and connect it to their new iPhone, keeping all the apps and credit cards stored on it. They are concerned about having to set up their credit cards again in Apple Wallet and re-pairing the watch.

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Apple is working on iOS 18.2, which is expected to be released in December. The update will include Apple Intelligence available in localized English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the U.K. This is consistent with Apple's previous release patterns, as the company has released iOS 15.2, iOS 16.2, and iOS 17.2 in December in previous years.

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Apple has redesigned the internal structure of its iPhone 16 models to improve thermal regulation and make battery replacement easier. This change is in compliance with European regulations, which require smartphone manufacturers to make battery service easier. The new design allows for a larger battery and better heat dissipation.

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The iPhone 15 Pro's battery life has suddenly deteriorated, with the user experiencing a significant drop from 80% to 10%-15% by the end of the day, despite no change in usage. The issue is believed to have started with the installation of iOS 17.6.1.

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An early benchmark result for the A18 Pro chip in the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max shows that it is up to 18% faster than the A17 Pro chip. The single result on Geekbench 6 shows a single-core score of 3,409 and a multi-core score of 8,492. Apple previously claimed the A18 Pro is up to 15% faster than the A17 Pro.

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Apple has introduced a new option in App Store Connect, allowing developers to set up 'win-back offers' to encourage users who have stopped their subscription to re-subscribe. These offers can be set up for auto-renewable subscriptions in the App Store, providing incentives such as reduced monthly prices or discounted annual rates.

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