Apple has launched the Second Beta of iOS 18.2, which in addition to including a good number of new features regarding Apple Intelligence, also brings quite a few changes in other aspects. Here you can find all the details.
Search
One of the functions that receives an important new feature is Search, with which now We can share the location of an object that we have lost with another trusted person or with an airline.. Perfect for when we have lost our suitcase (to which we have added a locator) and we want the responsible company to be able to locate it, or if we have forgotten our wallet somewhere near a family member or friend and we want them to be able to find it thanks to the Find app without having to go there ourselves. For the object to be shared, it must be far from our location.
There is also an option for show contact information with which you can make it so that anyone who finds that device can know your email address and phone number to contact you.
Siri ChatGPT Plus
With iOS 18.2 Siri will be able to use ChatGPT for some queries, but it should be noted that ChatGPT has a usage limit for free users, allowing only a limited number of queries using the latest version and also a limited number of images created by DALL-E 3. After you exceed the limit, you will still be able to access the pro feature by using a more basic version of ChatGPT. You can now see these limits in Siri settings, and you can also purchase the premium plan to bypass this limit and be able to use it as much as you want.
Improvements in battery and temperature
With this Beta 2 of iOS 18.2 Apple ensures that has improved battery performance, achieving greater autonomy, as well as improvements in the temperature control of the device.
Settings
Now when dark mode is activated the icons within the device settings have a new dark look, more in line with the rest of the device's interface.
Camera button
The long-awaited exposure and focus lock arrives on the camera button. To set the exposure and focus on an object you must let the camera focus on it automatically, and after that Lightly press and hold the camera button until the AE/AF lock appears on the screen, a tool that simulates the operation of conventional cameras. To do this, you must activate this copy in the camera settings.
You will also find a new option for adjust the speed at which you should press the camera button. This option is within the accessibility settings.
iPhone Mirroring
You can Mirror your phone's screen on Mac using Internet Sharing from iPhone. Until now it was not possible to jahcelro while you were giving internet to your Mac from your iPhone.
Activity
New options within Shortcuts related to the Activity app.