Apple is now testing the third beta versions of iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 with developers following the release of iOS 18.1. In advance of iOS 18.3’s planned December public release, the third developer beta has been made available. Along with increased capabilities with Apple Intelligence, this update focusses on bug repairs and new features to improve the user experience across apps like Photos and TV.
The most important changes in this beta, according to a report by MacRumors, are enhanced video player capabilities in the Photos app, an adjustable navigation bar in the TV app for iPadOS, and more control over the Camera Control button, which adds support for the latest iPhone models. Let’s quickly review all of the new products that Apple is testing with iOS 18.2 beta.
iOS 18.2 features
Update in Photos App: With iOS 18, the Photos app underwent a significant revamp; nevertheless, not all users were happy with the first modifications. The third beta of iOS 18.2 is delivering a new update to the pictures app in response to user feedback. It is said to decrease the thick borders that once surrounded videos and extend the video player.
New Camera Control setting
The most recent iOS 18.2 beta offers iPhone 16 users an improved Camera Control setting. A “Require Screen On” toggle can be found under Display & Brightness settings. When it is turned on, the button can only be used when the iPhone screen is turned on. In order to enable the button to work even when the screen is off, users can also disable this feature.
Redesigned CarPlay icons
Apple has also redesigned the Climate and Media app icons for CarPlay with iOS 18.2 beta 3. Future CarPlay-enabled cars, which are anticipated to go on sale by the end of 2024, will likewise have the resigned appearance.
Other iOS 18.2 Updates
In order to fix earlier discrepancies, the iOS 18.2 update also modifies the AirDrop symbol, making it seem darker when Dark Mode is activated. The update also resolves issues with AirTag Precision Finding and AirPods’ “Play Sound” feature as well as compatible third-party accessories in Apple’s Find My network.
For features of Apple Intelligence
New AI-powered features like Image Playground, which lets users create AI-generated images in response to prompts, and Genmoji, a personalised emoji generator, are also included in the most recent beta. Additionally, Apple is incorporating ChatGPT inside Siri, enabling users to generate content and get more thorough responses without requiring an external account.
iOS 18.2 release date and compatibility
iOS 18.2’s third developer beta is compatible with iPhone models XS and above. However, only the newest hardware—specifically, the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 series, and a few M-series iPads and Macs—can access advanced Apple Intelligence features like Visual Intelligence and Siri’s ChatGPT integration. Before the formal December release, a wider audience will have the opportunity to test these upgrades in a public beta that is anticipated soon.
Apple has published fresh betas for macOS Sequoia 15.2, watchOS 11.2, tvOS 18.2, and HomePod Software 18.2 in addition to iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2. With a wide range of new capabilities for all Apple devices, this whole package of improvements is anticipated to formally arrive in December.