New iOS 18 beta is close to final – here's how to try it

Sorry, Sonos fans, the old app isn't coming back; you can now Circle to Search music, and more
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iPhone
New iOS 18 beta is likely the last before the iPhone 16
The iOS 18 beta program is coming to an end (QubixStudio / Shutterstock)
September is approaching, and we should see both the iPhone 16 and the full release of iOS 18 during that month. According to one well-placed tipster, the new iOS 18 beta is the last beta version before the finished software rolls out to everyone.
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Audio
Sorry Sonos fans – the old app isn't coming back
Sonos is having software struggles (Shutterstock)
Sonos' attempts to switch everyone over to a next-gen mobile app experience continue to be a disaster – and the latest news from the long-running software saga is that frustrated users won't be able to switch back to an older version of the app.
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Android Phones
Circle to Search is getting music-search features
Circle to Search is getting smarter (Google)
Google's clever Circle to Search feature on Android is apparently extending its powers to cover identifying songs playing on your phone, Shazam-style – and reports suggest that Samsung Galaxy handsets will be the first to get the new trick.
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Smart Home
Ring launches a new entry-level video doorbell
The newest video doorbell from Ring (Ring)
There's a new Ring Battery Doorbell on the market, and while it comes in at a relatively low price of $99.99 (about £80), it has certain features – including a full-height video feed – that have previously been exclusive to more expensive models.
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Computing
Windows is about to give more power to your webcam
More tweaks are coming to Windows (Windows / Unsplash)
Windows users who spend a lot of time on their webcam will be interested in the 11 24H2 update that's currently being tested by early adopters: it means multiple apps will be able to access your camera simultaneously, which is a long-overdue improvement.
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