It’s here! iOS 18 beta 2 for developers available for download

The iOS 18 cycle began last Monday June 10 at WWDC. Exactly two weeks later, Apple has released beta 2 for developers and This exciting cycle of updates begins. In addition, this year the news of iOS 18 will arrive “in two parts.” On the one hand, the news that you can enjoy from the same month of September, and on the other, everything related to Apple Intelligence.

Main improvements of iOS 18 beta 2

The iOS 18 beta cycle will extend throughout the summer and, version after version, we will be able to see how they change. That is why in these first versions the installation It is exclusively indicated for expert developers and not for a general public. In case you want to try iOS 18 before September, we recommend wait for the launch of public betas which will be throughout the month of July.

Regarding this beta 2 of iOS 18, the weight is approximately 1.44 GB and it corrects and improves errors found in beta 1 of iOS 18.

• App Store icon is available in dark mode
• The “Require FaceID” option in the context menu of an app has changed its position
• Better scrolling in the Photos app
• For users in the European Union, iPadOS 18 comes with the possibility of downloading applications outside of the App Store
• The iPhone Mirroring function arrives except for users in the European Union

The news that comes with iOS 18

These new features from beta 2 of iOS 18 are added to those already known from the first beta, and ultimately, to the general version of iOS 18 that will be released in September. We highlight the main new features of this new operating system for the iPhone.

More customization

The home screen is more customizable with the possibility of moving the icons freely and leaving spaces. Additionally, you can change their size and color. The control center is also liberalized and is fully modular with several tabs and shortcuts of various sizes, and you can also add more types of widgets than with iOS 17.

Photos app

The Photos app has been completely redesigned and now has a single view, in which you can choose the different sections to see. In it we will find the traditional reel and more sections with the aim of helping us remember previous moments.

Blocking and hiding apps

With iOS 18 comes the much requested Lock apps using Face ID. Additionally, you can also hide them from the home screen, notifications, searches, and even the Settings panel.

Messages

Messages allows you to react with any type of emoji, and by sending just one, it will arrive in a larger form. Regarding animations, with iOS 18 it will be possible to animate a single word so that it stands out above others. Additionally, there are improvements in the Notes application, the game mode and even new gestures with the AirPods to answer calls.

We take advantage of the closing of the article to remember that this is beta 2 of iOS 18 for developers and, therefore, Its installation is exclusively recommended for professionals.s of said area. If you want to try iOS 18 before September arrives, we send you to the month of July, when the public betas will arrive and, therefore, a much more mature installation and software.

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