Apple Adds New Wi-Fi and VPN Toggles to Control Center in iOS 18.1 Beta 5

Apple Adds New Wi-Fi and VPN Toggles to Control Center in iOS 18.1 Beta 5

Apple continues to fine-tune iOS 18.1 with the release of beta 5, and this update brings some exciting new customization options to the Control Center. One of the biggest changes is the ability to add individual Wi-Fi and VPN toggles to your Control Center, making it even easier to manage your connections with just a tap.

What’s New in Control Center?

With the new iOS 18.1 beta, you can now add separate Wi-Fi and VPN controls to your Control Center layout. These new options join the Airplane Mode, Bluetooth, Cellular Data, and Personal Hotspot controls that were already available. This is great news for users who want quick access to these frequently-used settings without diving into their device’s settings menu.

Reset Your Control Center Layout

In addition to the new connectivity toggles, iOS 18.1 beta 5 introduces a "Reset Control Center" option. If you ever want to start fresh with your Control Center layout, you can reset it to factory defaults with just a tap. This option can be found by going to Settings > Control Center.

How to Customize Your Control Center in iOS 18

Customizing your Control Center in iOS 18 is simple and fun! Here’s how you can do it:

  1. Open Control Center by swiping down from the top right of your screen.
  2. Tap the Add button in the top left to start editing the controls.

From there, you can:

  • Rearrange controls: Simply drag a control to the position you want.
  • Remove controls: Tap the Remove button in the upper left of the control you want to delete.
  • Resize controls: Drag the handle at the bottom right to adjust the size.
  • Add more controls: Tap Add a Control at the bottom to browse the controls gallery and add more options.

Once you're done, just swipe up from the bottom center of your screen to close Control Center and save your changes.

Final Thoughts

These new customization options in iOS 18.1 beta 5 give users even more control over their device, making it easier to access the features you use most. Whether you’re adding quick Wi-Fi and VPN toggles or resetting your layout, Apple’s latest update helps you personalize your iPhone experience.

Are you excited about these new Control Center features? Let us know how you’ll be customizing yours!

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