iOS 18.2 Beta 2: Features, Performance, and Battery Insights

iOS 18.2 beta 2 introduces valuable features like improved battery intelligence and Face ID trust for devices.

### iOS 18.2 Beta 2 Updates: Features, Performance, and User Feedback
* 📱 iOS 18.2 beta 2 has introduced various features, including **battery intelligence that predicts charging times**, which many users have been eagerly awaiting.
* 🔋 Users report mixed experiences with battery life, with some noting **improvements** while others still face issues like **excessive heat** during intensive tasks.
* 💻 The beta allows Face ID to be used for trusting a Mac or PC when connecting devices, **enhancing user convenience**.
* 📊 A recent YouTube Community poll with over 20,000 votes revealed diverse user experiences, highlighting both **stability improvements** and **lingering bugs**.
* 🚗 Apple is working to reintroduce the **blood oxygen sensor** on the Apple Watch, which has been **disabled since January last year**, amidst ongoing legal battles.
* 📧 New features in Mail include icons next to emails to indicate the **sender's company**, a change that aligns with **existing practices in other email apps**.
* 🎮 Apple Arcade has added new games like **Wheel of Fortune** and a **Veterans Day activity challenge** for Apple Watch users is set for **November 11th**.
* 🛠 The self-service repair program now includes parts for the iPhone 16 models, reflecting Apple's **commitment to user repairability and transparency**.

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Upcoming Features and Performance of iOS 18.

Apple is planning to implement the Siri onscreen awareness feature and has added a new API for developers to make onscreen content available to Siri.

The voice responses for Siri have been updated, with some users reporting a more realistic but less emotional tone.

Overall performance on older phones has improved, with users experiencing smoother operation and fewer bugs, while battery usage has been high for some users with the latest version.

2 beta 2 is improving, with 100% battery health and 43 cycles, while the user experiences better overall performance compared to beta 1.

New features in this update include the ability to disable video looping in the Photos app and the activation of RCS for some users in France.

Apple has also released new parts for self-service repair for the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models, and the Veterans Day Apple Watch activity challenge is set for November 11th.

2 beta 2 is noticeably faster, but the phone's heat varies depending on usage, especially during intensive tasks like visual intelligence.

The update introduces file download progress in the dynamic island and aims to provide battery charge time intelligence.

There are some issues with dictation and Bluetooth connectivity, but overall, battery life and heat management have improved.

2 beta 3 is expected next week, with a final release planned for December 2nd.

2 beta 2 is showing improved performance and battery life on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, with issues from the previous version being fixed.

Apple Arcade has added new games, and a Veterans Day activity challenge is coming to the Apple Watch.

2 update will introduce Snoopy screen savers and 21 by 9 aspect ratio support for projectors.

Performance and Updates on iPhone 15 Pro Max

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is getting 6 to 7 hours of use with 80% performance, while also achieving high Geekbench scores.

2 beta 2 has resolved stutters and battery drain issues, leading to improved performance.

The device's storage usage shows 18 GB for iOS, with 3.

62 GB for Apple intelligence, and the update has also brought subtle animation enhancements and browser selection prompts in line with the Digital Markets Act.

2 beta 2 and public beta 1 have introduced several new features, including battery status updates and Face ID for trusting a Mac or PC.

Apple is also working to restore the blood oxygen sensor on newer Apple Watches and is adding company icons next to emails in the Mail app.

Additionally, the accessibility feature for vehicle motion cues has been updated and moved to the Dynamic Island.