Apple to release iOS 18 beta 2 with exciting new features

Apple has announced that it will release the second iteration of the iOS 18 beta next Monday, exactly two weeks after its initial announcement at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).

The iOS 18 beta is the second batch of the latest software upgrade available to developers, introducing two new features: iPhone mirroring and SharePlay.

Apple has not yet rolled out all the features discussed at WWDC, but it is expected that new additions will continue to be made in a similar manner to these features.

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Previously, Apple revealed that Apple Intelligence and some other iOS 18 features would not be available in the European Union (EU).

iPhone mirroring will allow users to mirror their iPhone screen on a Mac and interact similarly, including receiving notifications and seamlessly dragging and dropping content.

Here are the details from Apple on SharePlay screen sharing: "With enhanced screen sharing capabilities, you can draw on someone’s screen so they can see what to do on theirs, or control their screen and take actions yourself."

In addition to these new features, the update is expected to address some bugs and make a few tweaks.

iOS 18 beta 2 and other beta releases will be available for developers on Monday, with a public beta coming in July. Apple plans to begin beta testing select Apple Intelligence features this summer.

The current beta 2 release will be followed by a public beta in July and the final launch in September, alongside the new iPhones.

iOS 18 device compatibility

Apple has confirmed that devices from the iPhone XS and newer will be compatible with iOS 18. Any device with the A12 Bionic chip or later will support the upgrade.

Note that Apple Intelligence will only be available on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, both of which feature the A17 Bionic chipset.

Anyhow, here's a list of compatible devices:

1. iPhone 15
2. iPhone 15 Plus
3. iPhone 15 Pro
4. iPhone 15 Pro Max
5. iPhone 14
6. iPhone 14 Plus
7. iPhone 14 Pro
8. iPhone 14 Pro Max
9. iPhone 13
10. iPhone 13 mini
11. iPhone 13 Pro
12. iPhone 13 Pro Max
13. iPhone 12
14. iPhone 12 mini
15. iPhone 12 Pro
16. iPhone 12 Pro Max
17. iPhone 11
18. iPhone 11 Pro
19. iPhone 11 Pro Max
20. iPhone XS
21. iPhone XS Max
22. iPhone XR
23. iPhone SE (2nd generation)
24. iPhone SE (3rd generation)