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As we mentioned earlier, the Apple today released the second beta versions of iOS 18.2do iPadOS 18.2 and the macOS Sequoia 15.2 as well as the first of watchOS 11.2do tvOS 18.2 and the visionOS 2.2.
As always happens in the first minor updates of a new system, they have many new features — both things related to Apple Intelligence as adjacent resources of the systems themselves.
In this article, we’ve compiled some of the features, additions, and changes already discovered by users and testers in the new betas!
AirTag location sharing via the Search app (Find My)
You know when you lose an item (like a suitcase) but you’re probably too far away to look for it? Well, in iOS 18.2 there will be a new option which will allow share an AirTag’s location with third parties.
This feature will allow a trusted person or airline to receive a link (URL) that allows them to view the AirTag’s location for a limited time.
Now we hope that this feature is not limited to AirTags, allowing the sharing of lost items tracked by third-party accessories compatible with the Search network and even with items such as AirPods, among others.
ChatGPT 4o limited
In the new systems, a new configuration will inform users if they have exceeded the daily usage limit for advanced versions of the ChatGPT — which will finally be integrated with Siri in this version.
This means that, as with the traditional app chatbotusers will be able to access ChatGPT 4o in a pre-defined daily quota; if they exceed it, the system will return to using the basic version of the chatbot temporarily.
A new button, in turn, will allow upgrade to ChatGPT Plus directly from the Settings app — action that will obviously increase the daily use limit of the advanced functions of the chatbot.
New aspect ratios in Apple Vision Pro’s Mac Virtual Display
In visionOS 2.2, when using Apple Vision Pro as a display for your Mac, you will now be able to set the aspect ratio from the screen to wide e ultra-widebringing more versatility to those who use the resource.
NEW Mac Virtual Display with ultra-wide screen is AWESOME
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Still talking about Mac Virtual Displaythe new version will play macOS audio spatially in Vision Pro, as well as change the display curve depending on the scale.
New for the Weather app (Weather) not macOS
In macOS Sequoia 15.2 it will also be possible to add a button/icon for the Weather app in the menu bar — which will partially eliminate the need to open the application completely.
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Configured to display the time in the user’s current location, the new icon will show a series of information when clicked, such as the maximum and minimum temperatures, and those expected for the next few hours.
Settings app icons (Settings)
After adding support for dark mode to Home screen icons, Apple appears to follow the same line for option icons in the Settings app on iOS/iPadOS 18.2.
As seen in the screenshot below, posted by user Aaron[[@aaronp613]in X, in the new version the icons have the color that was previously in the background — which will be filled with black when in dark mode.
What’s New for Camera Control
It will be possible to activate an option to lock autoexposure (AE) and autofocus (SF) using Camera Control — something that will appear in the light press controls section on the newest button on iPhones.
There will also be a new option that will allow set the speed of double clicking the button — which will allow users to slow it down and even slower than the default speed.
Verified Source
Reader Vitor Gomes informed us that iOS 18.2 will also bring new features related to an Anatel function, entitled Verified Source (authentication service
phone calls that shows the name of the company calling on the screen, along with
a verification seal, a logo and even the reason for the call).
For now, according to Vitor, the resource is working for TIM, Vivo and Claro.
More news
- After problems with macOS Sequoia 15.1, the second beta of macOS 15.2 added support for new peripherals launched by Apple recently (with USB-C);
- According to Apple, iOS 18.2 implemented improvements to battery life and device temperature;
- Now, unlike the first versions, it is possible use iPhone Mirroring (iPhone Mirroring) when your Mac is connected to the internet via Personal Hotspot do iPhone;
- Apple added new actions for the Fitness app in Shortcuts (Shortcuts) — such as Opening Fitness Settings, Opening Session History, etc.
- As an example of what was already possible on iOS, the iPadOS 18.2 will now let you select a default browser enter a list of options when opening Safari for the first time in European Union countries;
- A new option in the app’s contextual menu Notes (Notes) allows generate images with Apple Intelligence from selected text;
- In the app settings Mailthere is now an option to enable show notification labels only for messages classified in the “Main” category;
The new systems, if the rumors are correct, should be released in their final version in the first week of December. As always, we’ll keep an eye out if anything else pops up on the radar!
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On, iOS 18.2 is reportedly more stable and has resolved several bugs found in the previous beta. This beta also focuses on enhancing user experience and performance across devices.
As always, users are encouraged to back up their devices before installing beta versions to prevent data loss in case of issues. The new features appear to be promising, offering functionality enhancements that tailor more towards everyday usability and interaction for users.
