Apple launched the primary developer betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 shortly after the Worldwide Developers Conference keynote. Round two weeks later, Apple is now rolling out the second betas of the upcoming software program updates for the builders.
One of many greatest modifications, up to now, is that iPadOS 18 beta 2 now helps different app shops within the EU and allows you to select alternative ways to pay within the Apple App Retailer. It additionally has a brand new display screen the place you possibly can choose your favourite internet browser, and different browsers can use completely different engines in addition to Safari’s.
In the meantime, iOS 18 beta 2 now helps iPhone mirroring paired with the macOS Sequoia beta 2. Introduced through the WWDC 24, it enables you to mirror (and handle) your iPhone totally from the Mac whereas preserving the previous locked your entire time. Different enhancements embrace a brand new darkish mode model of the App Retailer and Maps icon and a brand new toggle for RCS Messaging, however sadly it isn’t practical for now.
Builders should set up these updates for testing functions. I don’t suggest putting in these updates on any of your major gadgets. A method is to attend till Apple debuts a public beta, which may occur subsequent month. Apple will debut the ultimate variations of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 later this fall when the corporate is predicted to unveil the iPhone 16 sequence if all the pieces goes in line with schedule.
Builders who’ve registered can be a part of the most recent iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 betas by opening the Settings app, going to Software program Replace, tapping on Beta Updates, and turning on the choice for iOS 18/iPadOS 18 Developer Beta. After all, you’ll want an Apple ID linked to a developer account to obtain and set up the beta model.