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We are talking about the firmware called iOS 17.6 Beta 2. The system can already be installed by users with a developer account. A little later, a test version of the software will also be available to everyone. As for the stable release, it should take place by the end of July.
While iOS 18 hasn't brought revolutionary changes to privacy and security, there are still some interesting features worth noting.
Apple has released iOS 18 Beta 2, which includes support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) in the US. This allows iPhone users to communicate with Android users via Google Messages using the benefits of RCS.
Some mobile operators in the US have activated RCS support for iPhone users using the updated iOS 18 beta.
Various innovations that Apple talked about during WWDC 2024 have been added to the software. For example, the firmware now features iPhone Mirroring, which allows you to control your smartphone via Mac. They also added a toggle switch for the new RCS messaging protocol (replacing SMS and MMS), but the feature itself doesn't work yet.
Apple has released iOS 18 beta 2 to iPhone users enrolled in its developer programme. This second preview version includes several new features, including support for iPhone Mirroring on macOS Sequoia and an updated screen sharing feature.
The global tech giants Apple and Meta may enter into a deal aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence in their products. According to The Wall Street Journal, the partnership under discussion involves the integration of Meta AI models into the upcoming iOS 18 update for Apple Intelligence.
At WWDC 2024, Apple introduced a new API for its Translate software that allows developers to integrate built-in translation capabilities into their apps on iOS 17.4 and later, iPadOS 17.4, macOS Sonoma and later.
Two years after its announcement, the Apple Pay Later feature, which was available only in the United States, has ceased to exist. TechCrunch confirmed the news, which was first reported by 9to5Mac.
The firmwares come a few weeks after the release of iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5. Users with a developer account can already install the updates.
Early test results show that iOS 18 can significantly speed up the neural processing of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. A comparison of the Geekbench results of the iPhone 15 Pro Max running iOS 17.5.1 and iOS 18 shows a significant performance boost, even at this early stage of beta testing.
The Vocal Shortcuts feature introduced in iOS 18 allows you to use any phrase to trigger Siri.
77% of all iPhones have been updated to iOS 17 and 68% of all iPads have been updated to iPadOS 17. Apple says these figures are based on iPhones and iPads that were sold in the App Store on 9 June. That is, the day before the start of WWDC 2024.
iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 will bring the long-awaited Colour Highlighting feature to iOS 18 and iPad. This new feature allows users to add different colours to their notes, making them more organised and visually appealing.
Apple has updated the Photos app in iOS 18 with new categories and a redesign that makes it easier to find and manage images.
