Apple’s Upcoming iOS 18.2: What You Need to Know
Mark your calendars, folks! Apple’s iOS 18.2 is gearing up for a grand debut on December 9. As if we needed another reason to be glued to our screens, right? So, what’s the skinny on this shiny new update?
Well, it looks like the British operator EE has spilled the beans—big surprise there, eh? They’ve informed their customers that come December 9, they will be waving goodbye to the rather helpful feature of “Wi-Fi calling on other connected iCloud devices.” You know, that nifty trick where you could whip out your iPad or Mac and make calls even when your iPhone was playing hide-and-seek. Or as I like to call it, “pretending to be busy.”
Oh, the Drama of Updates!
The second developer beta of iOS 18.2 brought with it a flashy new version of EE’s carrier settings (version 60.5.2), up from the last one (59.5.1 for those keeping track). It’s like moving from a rusty old bicycle to a shiny new sports car—only to realize the sports car doesn’t have the Wi-Fi calling feature. Talk about ungrateful!
Indeed, this beta update removed the option for users to add Wi-Fi calling for other devices in the iPhone settings. Unbelievable! It’s like someone swapping your favorite dessert with a plate of celery sticks. The idea is to align with EE’s plan to stop providing the feature next month. Because what’s an update without a bit of controversy, am I right?
Is December 9 the Magic Date?
Now, while EE has practically rolled out the red carpet for December 9, Apple hasn’t officially confirmed anything yet. But let’s be honest: most carrier settings updates come with iOS updates, except for those pesky ones that just aim to fix bugs. So, barring any unforeseen squirrel attacks, it seems pretty darn likely that iOS 18.2 will be strutting its stuff in just a few weeks. Buckle up, folks!
The Peeling of the Apple
For those who like to stay in the loop—pun intended—this update is just one of many enchanting episodes in Apple’s rollercoaster story. Remember when you could share apps with your family seamlessly? Or the excitement of watching those controversial updates? Oh, the nostalgia! In a world full of rapid changes, the excitement of a new iOS version is the closest thing we have to a modern-day soap opera.
So, keep those fingers crossed and wallets ready! If you’re an EE customer, you’re in for some changes come December. And for the rest of us, let’s hope Apple has a few surprises up their sleeve. Who knows? Maybe they’ll bring back the feature in another update—after all, who can resist the allure of making calls while pretending to work on the iPad in a café? It’s a dream come true!
Until then, stay tuned, keep your devices charged, and your hearts open for the latest drama in the tech world. Because if there’s one thing we can count on, it’s that Apple will always keep us on our toes!
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Apple has confirmed that the highly anticipated iOS 18.2 update is set to roll out in December, with a recently leaked publication from the British telecommunications operator EE suggesting a likely launch date of Monday, December 9.
In an advisory, EE notified its customers that the function known as “Wi-Fi calling on other connected iCloud devices” will be discontinued as of December 9. This functionality allows users to seamlessly make Wi-Fi calls on secondary devices such as iPads and Macs, providing flexibility for users even when their iPhone is not within reach.
The second developer beta of iOS 18.2 was made available last week and marked a significant update in EE’s carrier settings, upgrading from version 59.5.1, which was included in the initial beta and the previous iOS 18.1, to version 60.5.2. Notably, this update eliminated the option “Add Wi-Fi calling for other devices” in the Wi-Fi Calling settings menu for EE customers, reflecting the operator’s upcoming cessation of this feature.
Given that most carrier settings updates are typically embedded within iOS updates—aside from those targeting bug fixes—this change strongly indicates that the release of iOS 18.2 on December 9 is highly probable, despite the lack of an official confirmation.