iOS 18.2 returns a feature lost years ago to the iPhone

When we see that Apple makes changes to its operating systemsadd or remove features, We will always be left wondering why we made such a move.. With the release of the iOS 18.2 beta, Apple has returned something to us that we thought would never return and it is something so special for users who consume the majority of audio content. The volume slider on the lock screen makes an appearance again, something that was abruptly removed in iOS 16.

The current volume button may be a little better but it requires physical buttons

At the moment The volume slider in iOS 18 could be one of the prettiest as far as design is concerned. The only drawback it has is that, to be seen, one of the two physical buttons on the iPhone must be pressed. An alternative to raising and lowering the volume without having to touch the buttons is to use the Control Center or use AirPlay. In this latter mode, the traditional volume slider was not blocked by Apple.

iOS 16 Volume Control HUD

Did you need the volume slider? We will have to wait a few weeks to be able to enjoy it officially. The iOS 18.2 beta is only available for mobile phones compatible with Apple Intelligence, that is, the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max and all iPhone 16 models.

How to activate the slider in iOS 18.2

The funny thing is that the return of this feature is not available by default, requires activation through the iOS Accessibility section. That is why you need to go to the Settings, Accessibility app and in the Audio and visual section you must activate the option “Always show the volume control”.

When playing content with the iPhone locked you will now be able to see the volume slider that existed prior to iOS 16. It is understood that Apple incorporates it in Accessibility as an optional and non-mandatory feature. It is likely that many users have become accustomed to the interactive volume button that appears when pressing one of the buttons, as we mentioned previously.

Apple offers numerous ways to control the volume on iOS

We know there will be users happy that this slider is back, particularly this one Reddit user who complained two years ago that he had disappeared for no reason. The reality is that the slider is ideal for modulating the volume without complications and quickly..

On the other hand, users who are used to using AirPlay may not notice the difference. Today it is strange that Apple has kept it only under the use of this modality. Why do those from Cupertino do this kind of thing? Are there any quirks you miss about older operating systems that Apple has recently scrapped? We will see if Apple makes changes soon in future betas of iOS 18.2

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