Everything New in iOS 18.2 Beta 1

Apple released the first iOS 18.2 beta for developers today, and while it’s only available on devices that support Apple Intelligence, there are a slew of features that will be available for everyone when the software eventually sees a release.

This guid…

Full Article

iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 are now available to developers and public beta testers ahead of a planned December launch. The update introduces the next-generation Apple Intelligence features like Genmoji an Image Playground, but even if you don’t have an Apple Intelligence-capable device, there are other features that are worth knowing about. This guide highlights all of the new features we’ve found in iOS 18.2 so far. There are a whole bunch of new ‌Apple Intelligence‌ features in iOS 18.2, including ‌Image Playground‌ and ‌Genmoji‌. It’s a much more fun update than iOS 18.1 thanks to the image generation features. You’ll want to check out our launch post for full details on what’s included, but here’s a quick overview. playSubscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. In the Apple Arcade section of the App Store, the “All Games” section has a new drop down filter menu and the option to turn off game previews. In the Mail app, there are new built-in categories for separating out important emails, deals, newsletters, transaction emails, and more. The Mail app includes bigger pictures for contacts and businesses, and all emails from a single person or source will be pooled together. With Voice Memos, two tracks can be layered on top of one another. There’s also an option to separate layers and edit layer mixes.

Find My has a new option to Share Item Location with an “airline or trusted person” that can help you locate something that you’ve misplaced. Choosing the Share Item Location option creates a link that lets someone view the location of a lost item when they open the link. The link can be opened on a non-Apple device, so an ‌iPhone‌ or Mac is not required to provide someone with your item’s location. Links expire after a week or when you’re reunited with your lost item. There’s also an option to Show Contact Info, which lets any phone or tablet connect to an item to view a website with more information about it, including the phone number and email address of the owner. In the European Union, users can now delete core apps that include the ‌App Store‌, Safari, Messages, Camera, and Photos. Third-party browser apps in the EU will be able to create web apps for the ‌iPhone‌’s Home screen using their own custom engines when iOS 18.2 launches. iPadOS 18.2 requires selecting a Default Browser when opening Safari. This is a Digital Markets Act requirement, with Apple adding an updated interface that will let users select a default web browser of their choice from a list of options. Apple has already implemented this change in iOS 18. In the Settings app under “Apps,” there’s a new “Default Apps” section that can be used to manage your default apps for the ‌iPhone‌. There are Default App settings for Email, Messaging, Calling, Call Filtering, Browser App, Passwords and Codes, and Keyboards. In the U.S. and other countries, you can use this section to choose your preferred Email, Call Filtering, Browser, and Passwords, and Keyboard apps. In the EU, there are more options for choosing non-Apple calling and messaging apps. In the Sound and Haptics section of the Settings app, there’s a new Volume Limit option with a “Limit Maximum Volume” toggle to control how loudly the ‌iPhone‌ speaker can play audio like songs, movies, and other media. It does not impact phone calls, FaceTime calls, alarms, and other sounds. In Control Center, there’s a new quick access option for Type to ‌Siri‌. Apple has also removed the Satellite control from the Connectivity section, and changed the icon for Adaptive Audio. For ‌iPhone 16‌ users, there’s now an option lock your auto exposure and auto focus settings with a light press. The AE/AF Lock toggle can be turned on by going to Settings > Camera > Camera Control. There is also an option to adjust the double click speed of Camera Control. Options include Default, Slow, and Slower. The adjustment options join prior options to tweak the double light press speed and the light press force. Adjusting Camera Control can be done by opening Settings and going to Accessibility > Camera Button. In Dark Mode, the icons in the Settings app have a new, darker look that shows color on a black background rather than icons that are a solid color with white accents. iOS 18.2 allows you to use ‌iPhone‌ Mirroring while your ‌iPhone‌’s hotspot connection is being shared with your Mac. Having your Mac connected through Personal Hotspot previously did not allow you to use ‌iPhone‌ Mirroring. There are new Fitness app Shortcut actions that you can use when creating a Shortcut, including Open Fitness Settings, Open Award, Open Session History, and Open Trophy Case. In iOS 18.2, there’s a new option to force the volume control bar to always be visible on the Lock Screen when adjusting sound. The feature can be enabled in the Accessibility section of the Settings app. Accessibility > Audio and Visual > Always Show Volume Control. In the Safari section of the Settings app, there’s a new “Not Secure Connection Warning” toggle that lets you know if you’re visiting a website that does not have a valid SSL certificate for an encrypted connection. It is not advised to send passwords or other sensitive data on a site that pops up a “Not Secure” warning. Apple’s “Not Secure Connection Warning” toggle is not turned on by default. There’s also new section for managing website data and history. There are new import and export options, and the section also includes the Clear History and Website Data tool. The progress of Safari downloads can now be tracked on the ‌iPhone‌’s Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Apple Music now displays the disc number in some albums. You can favorite categories in the Podcasts app in iOS 18.2, and see categories in the library for a new way to navigate through shows and episodes. For Apple News+ subscribers in the United States, iOS 18.2 adds daily sudoku puzzles. The sudoku puzzles join existing the Crossword, Crossword Mini, and Quartiles offerings. There are three difficulty levels to complete each day, including easy, moderate, and challenging. There’s an option see Vehicle Motion Cues in the ‌Dynamic Island‌ when the feature is activated. Vehicle Motion Cues are designed to cut down on motion sickness while riding in a vehicle. When connecting to a Mac or PC, you can use Face ID to trust a device. Children in Australia have access to a tool to report iMessages that contain nude photos and videos. Reported images will be reviewed by Apple, and actions could be taken such as disabling the sender’s Apple Account or reporting the incident to law enforcement. The feature will expand globally in the future. Utah residents under the age of 17 will be opted in to web content restrictions that block adult content in iOS 18.2. This is required by Utah law. Know of something new in the iOS 18.2 beta that we left out? Let us know in the comments below. Get weekly top MacRumors stories in your inbox. Apple Intelligence is what Apple is calling its artificial intelligence feature set, previewed at WWDC in June 2024. Here’s everything we know. Image Playground is Apple’s dedicated image creation app that can build cartoon-like pictures based on text descriptions.

Apple Intelligence, phone call recording, new Control Center options, and more. If you’re experiencing issues with iPhone Mirroring, follow these steps to get it working again. M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chip options, display improvements, Center Stage camera, and more. The new 24-inch iMac includes an M4 chip, a new 12MP Center Stage camera, nano-texture display option, and more. Redesigned with smaller footprint, front USB-C ports, and M4 and M4 Pro chip options. M4 chip update expected, but no design changes. 2 days ago by Joe Rossignol 2 days ago by Joe Rossignol 2 days ago by Joe Rossignol 2 days ago by Tim Hardwick 2 days ago by Tim Hardwick   MacRumors attracts a broad audience of both consumers and professionals interested in the latest technologies and products. We also boast an active community focused on purchasing decisions and technical aspects of the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other Apple platforms.

Read more at the source