OR Apple released its third beta version iOS 18.2 and his iPadOS 18.2 to developers for testing. While the third betas of each update are small compared to the first two betas, there are still a few changes to the Photos app, TV app, and more.
A corresponding public beta version of iOS 18.2 with these changes will likely be released later this week, and Apple previously confirmed that the software update will be released to the public in December.
iOS 18.2 is compatible with the iPhone XS series and later, but Apple Intelligence features require an iPhone 15 Pro model or any iPhone 16.
The changes in iOS 18.2 Beta 3
Custom video player in Photos app
In iOS 18.2 Beta 3, videos in the Photos app no longer zoom in or out when you tap on them. pic.twitter.com/TbCKOwlVFg
— Beta Profiles (@BetaProfiles) November 11, 2024
iOS 18 introduced a completely redesigned Photos app on the iPhone, but not all changes were welcomed. Apple has continued to tweak the Photos app since announcing iOS 18, and that trend has continued with the latest beta version.
iOS 18.2 beta 3 introduces a custom video player that takes up more of the screen. This change eliminates the thick borders around videos that appeared in older versions of iOS 18, meaning you no longer need to tap on a video to play full screen.
Customizable navigation bar in the TV app
Starting with iPadOS 18.2 beta 3, the navigation bar in the TV app can be customized, according to the screenshot above from 9to5Mac.
New camera control setting
On all iPhone 16 models, iOS 18.2 beta 3 adds a new setting for the Camera Control button. In the Settings app under Display & Brightness, there is now a toggle for “Require screen activation”. When this setting is turned on, you can only launch the Camera app or a supported alternative camera app with the Camera Control button when the iPhone screen is on.
Redesigned next-gen CarPlay icons
Apple continues to prepare for the release of next-generation CarPlay. iOS 18.2 beta 3 includes redesigned icons for the new “Climate” and “Media” apps that will be available in next-generation CarPlay.
Apple’s website goes on to say that the first vehicles with next-gen CarPlay support will “arrive in 2024,” but there are no vehicles yet to support the system, and Apple has yet to provide a more specific timeline.
Other Changes
Starting with iOS 18.2 beta 3, the AirDrop icon on the sharing sheet now appears dark in Dark Mode, instead of remaining white.
In the developer notes for iOS 18.2 beta 3 , Apple said that issues with the Find My precision and “Play audio” features of AirTags, AirPods, and third-party accessories with Find My functionality in earlier beta versions have been resolved.
Apple may enforce more stringent device requirements for Apple Intelligence features.
Source: techblog.gr
