Following a two-week hole for the reason that first iOS 18 beta launch, Apple seeded the second developer beta of the OS. The brand new construct packs many extra options lacking from the preliminary launch.
Beneath is a have a look at all the brand new options and modifications in iOS 18 developer beta 2.
iOS 18 developer beta 2: What’s new and altered
iPhone to Mac mirroring
iOS 18 beta 2 introduces one of many key new options of the OS: wi-fi display mirroring to a Mac. You need to have a Mac working macOS Sequoia beta 2 to make use of the function.
Merely click on on the iPhone Mirroring choice in your Mac’s dock to set off the function. With iPhone Mirroring, you’ll be able to wirelessly mirror your iPhone’s show in your Mac, together with its notifications. You may even use the put in apps in your cellphone. The function requires your iPhone and Mac to be linked to the identical Wi-Fi community and have Bluetooth enabled.
Different app shops come to iPad
With the second beta, Apple is including assist for app sideloading and third-party app shops to iPadOS 18 within the European Union. These choices are already obtainable to iPhone customers working iOS 17.4 within the EU after Apple introduced the modifications initially of 2024.
The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) compelled Apple to open its platform to various app shops.
SharePlay enhancements
iOS 18 beta 2 improves SharePlay and permits you to management the system of the individual sharing their display. You too can doodle on the individual’s display to simply carry their consideration to a selected on-screen merchandise.
RCS toggle
Some iPhone customers within the US on AT&T, T-Cell, and Verizon networks report seeing an RCS Messaging toggle within the Messages app setting. Nevertheless, the function is just not reside, as RCS messaging doesn’t work even after enabling the toggle. This shouldn’t be a trigger for concern, as RCS messaging will go reside on the iPhone when iOS 18 drops later this 12 months.
Simply add new passwords
Photograph: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac
A brand new + image within the bottom-left nook of the Passwords app helps you to save new credentials to iCloud Keychain. On iOS 18 beta 1, this shortcut solely appeared contained in the “All” class.
Energy button tweak in Management Heart
In iOS 18’s Management Heart, you could now long-press the digital energy button to carry up the ability menu. Beforehand, a faucet was sufficient for the button to work.
Screenshot: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac
Darkish mode App Retailer icon
The newest iOS 18 beta introduces a brand new darkish mode icon for the App Retailer. The tint customization for app icons can also be higher in beta 2.
App Retailer has a brand new darkish mode icon in iOS 18 beta 2.
Plus, colour tinting in some icons appears to work and look higher. They should hold tweaking it till it’s not trash anymore. pic.twitter.com/XiBRvABGcN
— Adan (@durreadan01) June 24, 2024
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