iOS 18.2 beta 2 was released to developers today, which includes several notable changes for iPhone users. There are updates to Find My, changes to the iPhone 16 camera controls, and more. Below is a full overview of everything new.
Details about iOS 18.2 beta 2
iOS 18.2 beta 2 is available to developer beta testers with build number 22C5125e. There is no public beta available, and there is no official timeline for when that will change. Apple may release the first public beta of iOS 18.2 as early as this week, but we'll have to wait to see.
iOS 18.2 beta 2 is available for all iPhones that support iOS 18. Apple Intelligence features are, of course, still limited to the 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 adds ChatGPT integration with Siri, including the ability to sign in to a ChatGPT account in Settings to access ChatGPT Plus features. With today's release of iOS 18.2 beta 2, you can now sign up for ChatGPT Plus directly in the Settings app.
The ChatGPT page in the Settings app now also shows details about your ChatGPT usage and how close you are to reaching your limits.
- iOS 18.2 beta adds an “Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus” option in the Settings app
Apple Intelligence: “Create Image” in Notes
When you select text in the Notes app, a new “Create Image” option appears in the copy/paste pop-up menu. This option uses Image Playground to create an image based on that context.
Find My Update
Apple introduced a major new Find My feature in iOS 18.2 beta 2. Now you can share the location of a lost item so someone else can help you find it. You can share a location by generating a link and sending it to another person.
The link can be opened on the web, so the other person can use it whether they have an Apple device or not.
“Get help finding a lost item by sharing its location with an airline or trusted contact,” Apple explains. “The person who opens the link will be able to see the location of your item for a limited time.”
- iOS 18.2 adds new Find My options to help users find lost items
Mail app badges
There’s a new option in the Settings app to show notification badges only for unread messages in the Primary category.
This is due to the new design of the Mail app in iOS 18.2, which allows you to sort your emails into the following categories: Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions.
Settings App Icons
In the Settings app, the icons now fully match the shade of the home screen, with a darker design and background.
Camera Control Upgrades
For iPhone 16 users, iOS 18.2 beta 2 brings two key changes to camera controls. First, Apple has added the ability to control focus and exposure lock using camera controls. This was announced at the iPhone 16 event last month.
This setting is disabled by default, but you can enable it in the Settings app under Camera Controls. When you lightly press the camera control, the exposure and focus will be locked until you press it fully to take a photo or release your finger.
Second, there’s a new option to control the speed of double-clicking the camera control. You can find it under Settings > Accessibility > Camera Controls. You can choose from Default, Slow, and Slower.
- iOS 18.2 beta 2 adds focus and exposure lock to camera controls on iPhone 16
More changes in iOS 18.2 beta 2
- iOS 18.2 beta 2 brings iPhone Mirroring to your Mac when using your iPhone as a hotspot.
- New actions added to Fitness app shortcuts (via Reddit)
- There's a new setting for iPhone users in Utah to manage web content restrictions: “Utah requires a web content restriction for individuals 17 and under. This restriction limits access to adult websites”
We'll have a lot more to tell you about everything new in iOS 18.2 soon. In the meantime, did you notice 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 a full roundup of the new releases right here on 9to5Mac today and throughout the week.
