iOS 18.2 beta 2 was released for developers today, and it includes several notable changes for iPhone users. There are upgrades to Find My, changes to the iPhone 16’s Camera Control, and more. Head below for a full roundup of everything new.
iOS 18.2 beta 2 details
iOS 18.2 beta 2 is available to developer beta testers with build number 22C5125e. There is no public beta available, and there’s no official timetable for when that will change. Apple could release the first iOS 18.2 public beta as soon as later this week, but we’ll have to wait to see.
iOS 18.2 beta 2 is available to all iPhones capable of running iOS 18. Apple Intelligence features, of course, are still limited to iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and all iPhone 16 models.
What’s new in iOS 18.2 beta 2?
Apple Intelligence: ChatGPT Plus in Settings
iOS 18.2 beta 1 added ChatGPT integration with Siri, including the ability to log in to your ChatGPT account in Settings to access ChatGPT Plus features. With today’s release of iOS 18.2 beta 2, you can now subscribe to ChatGPT Plus directly in the Settings app.
The ChatGPT page in the Settings app also now shows details on your usage of ChatGPT and how close you are to reaching your limits.
Apple Intelligence: ‘Create Image’ in Notes
When you highlight text in the Notes app, a new “Create Image” option appears in the copy/paste popup menu. This option uses Image Playground to generate an image based on that context.
Find My upgrade
Apple has rolled out a significant new feature to Find My with iOS 18.2 beta 2. You can now share the location of a lost item so someone else can help you locate it. You can share the location by generating a link and sending it to the other person.
The link can be opened on the web, so the other person can use it regardless of if they have an Apple device or not.
“Get help finding your lost item by sharing its location with an airline or a trusted person,” Apple explains. “The person who opens the link will be able to see the location of your item for a limited time.
Mail app badges
In the Settings app, there is a new option to show notification badges only for unread messages in the “Primary” category.
This ties into the new Mail app design in iOS 18.2, which can sort your emails into: Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions.
Settings app icons
In the Settings app, icons now fully match the tint of your Home Screen with a darker design and background.
Camera Control upgrades
For iPhone 16 users, there are two key changes to the Camera Control in iOS 18.2 beta 2. First, Apple has added the ability to control the focus and exposure lock with the Camera Control. This was announced at the iPhone 16 event last month.
This setting is disabled by default, but you can turn it on in the Settings app under the “Camera Control” menu. When you light press on the Camera Control, it will lock the exposure and focus until you fully press down to take a picture or release your finger.
Second, there’s a new option to manage the double click speed of the Camera Control. This can be found in Settings > Accessibility > Camera Control. You can choose between Default, Slow, and Slower.
More changes in iOS 18.2 beta 2
- iOS 18.2 beta 2 enables the ability to use iPhone Mirroring while using your iPhone as a hotspot for your Mac.
- There are new Shortcuts actions for the Fitness app (via Reddit)
- For iPhone users in Utah, there is a new setting to manage web content restrictions: “Utah requires a web content restriction for anyone 17 years old or younger. This restriction limits adult websites.”
We’ll have much more on everything new in iOS 18.2 soon. In the meantime, spot any changes in today’s release of iOS 18.2 beta 2 or iPadOS 18.2 beta 2? Let us know in the comments below, on Twitter @9to5Mac, and on Threads @9to5Mac. Stay tuned for our full hands-on coverage with the new releases right here at 9to5Mac today and throughout the rest of the week.
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