Apple is Rolling out iOS 18 Developer Beta 2: Checkout Some of the New Features!

Apple has launched the iOS 18 Developer Beta 2, adding more features to the iPhone, even though not all of them will be available in the European Union. The new operating system was first unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 on June 10 and has since been introduced to registered developers through iOS 18 Developer Beta 1.

The initial update included several enhancements, such as allowing users to hide app, folder, and widget names from the home screen and enabling dark mode for first-party app icons.

iOS 18 Developer Beta 2 Features

The latest update includes iPhone Mirroring, a feature demonstrated during the WWDC 2024 keynote. This allows users to mirror their iPhone on their Mac, receive calls and notifications, control apps, and transfer files between both devices using a simple drag-and-drop method. The feature is activated when an iPhone is paired with a Mac running macOS Sequoia beta 2.

iOS 18 Developer Beta 2 Update for iPhone

Additionally, the update introduces a new toggle for RCS Messaging in the iPhone's settings. However, this functionality is not yet active and only appears for US users whose carrier supports RCS Messaging, such as AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

While iOS 18 Developer Beta 1 added Dark Mode to the iPhone's home screen icons, the latest update includes a new dark-themed icon for the App Store. Users can also make their wallpapers darker with a new option that tints the wallpaper.

Another significant feature in compliance with the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which supports alternative app stores and allows users to download apps directly from websites.

Other features introduced with iOS 18 Developer Beta 2 include a new widget for Connected Cards in the Wallet app, a + icon in the Passwords app for quickly saving new entries, and enhanced feedback for the power button in the Control Centre. Apple has also released developer beta updates for macOS, iPadOS, visionOS, tvOS, and watchOS alongside iOS 18.