Guess what just appeared on my iPhone? iOS 18.3 beta 2 update! Naturally, I was excited – I mean, who doesn’t love shiny new features? But in the midst of this excitement, I suddenly had an alarming thought: is it really worth installing an unstable beta? I wasn’t sure I wanted to risk my perfectly stable iOS just to get a head start.
Then again…FOMO is real. What if I miss out on some game-changing features before everyone else? So I took one for the team and updated my phone to experience all the new benefits of iOS 18.3 beta 2 features. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. You can keep your iOS stable while I dive into the beta chaos. Ready? Let’s see what’s new!
iOS 18.3 Beta 2 Features: Do I Really Need Them?
The iOS 18.3 beta 2 update is now available through the iOS 18 Public Beta and Developer Beta channels. Its download size varies from 700MB to 7GB, depending on the iPhone region and previous update status.
Here are my experiences from the last few days using my iPhone 16 after applying the iOS 18.3 beta 2 update:
- The update was applied smoothly without creating any issues.
- I use the iPhone as I would regularly and don’t see any issues with battery drain.
- Additionally, the battery charge rate is not affected.
- I don’t see any drastic changes in the user interface that might make me feel differently when using the device.
- I also don’t experience any overheating of the device when playing high-end games, like PUBG.
- Updated iOS 18.3 Shows Build Number 22D5040d.
- Finally, all Apple accessories would work perfectly with the iOS 18.3 beta 2 update.
Now, let me explain the notable features and fixes that Apple has included in this release:
1. Robot vacuum compatibility
THE Home Apple The smart device app will allow you to add all supported robotic vacuum cleaner models. It has all the necessary systems. Just hit the Add an accessory button on the Home and scan the setup code.
2. Fix repetitive operations of Calculator app
Apple omitted repetitive calculation operations in the Apple Calculator app by pressing the equal sign in the stable iOS 18.2 update. However, it seems that Apple is planning to bring back the feature in the future stable release since it is available in the iOS 18.3 beta 2 update.
3. Dark mode for camera control icon
To improve the Accessibility iPhone settings, Apple added a dark mode Camera control icon in the Settings application.
4. App icon adjustments
There are minor changes to the icon sets available on the iPhone. For example, the Software update The icon, a gear, now dynamically displays a notification dot wherever you see the icon.
5. Face ID/Touch ID login for feedback app
THE Feedback Wizard The app allows you to send beta testing updates directly to Apple developers when you enter the Apple Developer Program. iOS 18.3 beta 2 update brings convenience Face ID And Touch identification– Connection based on Feedback Assistant application.
If you are using the app for the first time after applying the beta update, you need to sign in as usual using the Apple ID and password. Once you’re there, tap the avatar in the upper right corner to view the Settings menu for the comments wizard.
There you should see the option to enable Face ID Or Touch identification. Functionality will depend on the availability of your iPhone’s biometric systems. Once enabled, you can also change the authentication frequency from the Require facial identification menu.
6. Redesigned Settings Search
Apple has improved the Finding Settings tool in the iOS 18.3 beta 2 update. It now shows four app or settings menu icons you might need under the Suggestions section of the Research field.
The icons in the Search suggestions dynamically block change. For example, when I examined these changes in the Finding Settings tool, I received a new update for my iOS. THE Software update The icon immediately changed from the normal gear to the gear wheel with a gray notification dot.
7. Notable Bug Fixes
Apple hasn’t explained much about the new features in this beta update. However, he explained the fixes he added in his iOS and iPadOS 18.3 Beta 2 Release Notes Documentation portal:
- Genmoji: Fixed an issue where a custom Genmoji would not generate unless another person was selected first.
- Health Kit: Fixed a bug where Health Kit permission for a data type would not persist, causing apps to lose access and repeatedly asking users for permissions.
- Writing tools: Fixed an issue where third-party apps using the Writing Tools API couldn’t access the full online experience if the first responder wasn’t a UIView.
Although the update installs seamlessly, if you encounter any issues, learn how to fix iOS 18/18.2 update issues.
