All the changes in iOS 18.2 Beta 3: updates to Photos, TV, and other apps
By ForGeeks Apple has released the third beta versions of iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 to developers, offering a number of changes that affect Photos, TV, and other apps. While the update contains fewer innovations compared to the first two betas, it’s still an interesting update.
Apple has released the third beta of iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 for developers, offering a number of changes to Photos, TV, and other apps.
A public beta of iOS 18.2 with these changes is expected to become available this week, with the final version being released in December. iOS 18.2 is supported on devices starting with the iPhone XS, but Apple Intelligence features require iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 models.
Apple Intelligence features require iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 models.
Main iOS 18.2 Beta 3 innovations
Changed video player in Photos
With the release of iOS 18, the Photos app got a major redesign that’s gotten mixed reviews. In the third beta of iOS 18.2, Apple redesigned the video player: it now takes up more screen space, getting rid of the thick borders around videos. You no longer have to tap extra to play videos in full-screen mode.
The video player has been redesigned to take up more space on the screen, getting rid of the thick borders around videos.
Customizable navigation bar in TV App
A new feature in iPadOS 18.2 Beta 3 is the ability to customize the navigation bar in the TV app. Users can choose which sections to display, making the app more flexible and user-friendly.
New camera control option
On all iPhone 16 models, iOS 18.2 Beta 3 adds a new setting for the camera control button. Under «Display and Brightness» in Settings, a toggle «Require Screen On» has appeared. If this option is enabled, you can only launch the camera app when the device’s screen is active. Disabling this feature removes the restriction.
Reworked icons for CarPlay
Apple continues to prepare for the launch of next-generation CarPlay. The third beta version of the update features redesigned icons for the «Climate» and «Media» apps. New CarPlay-enabled cars are still expected to arrive in 2024, though Apple hasn’t specified a timeline.
Apple has not specified a timeline.
Other changes
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- In dark mode, the AirDrop shared icon now appears dark instead of white.
- Fixed issues with Precision Finding and «Play Sound» for AirTags, AirPods and other Find My compatible accessories.
- Apple is strengthening device requirements for Apple Intelligence features to work.
