iOS 18.2 fixes one of the major flaws in the iPhone 16

Apple has released iOS 18.2 Beta, which adds an important improvement to the functionality of the camera button, which was one of the iPhone 16’s major new features. The camera button now allows you to launch the camera app even when the device is in standby mode or with the screen off. This option can be enabled in the settings. Previously, you had to unlock the phone to use this feature.

ITZine.ru Editor’s note: Actually, this feature works in iOS 18.1 as well. Yes, the first tap on the button launches the screen and the second one — the camera. But still, you can quickly launch the camera with a double tap on the button. So, the media’s claim that it doesn’t work is rather odd.

So, the media’s claim that it doesn’t work is rather odd.

Probable future changes

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According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple may make this option enabled by default after the official release of iOS 18.2, which is scheduled for December. There’s also a possibility that it will become available during the initial setup process of the new iPhone 16.

Problems with Apple Intelligence

Another key element of the iPhone 16, Apple Intelligence, has also been unveiled incomplete. The full version of this feature is not expected to be available until April next year. This approach means that users who bought an iPhone 16 at launch won’t get the full functionality of the device.

A Year of Software Bugs

2024 was a challenging year for Apple from a software perspective. A number of firmware bugs have affected many of the company’s devices, including the iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro. Not only has this caused frustration among users, but it has also dealt a blow to Apple’s reputation as a manufacturer of premium tech. It begs the question, are innovative projects like the Apple Car or smart home worth the loss of quality control in the company’s core products?”

The question arises.