The next beta version of iOS 18 will add two new features for iPhone users.
According to an announcement from Apple, the iOS 18 beta 2 version will be released on June 24, bringing two notable new features: "iPhone Mirroring" and "SharePlay screen sharing".
iPhone Mirroring allows users to mirror the iPhone screen to the Mac, display notifications and allows data to be dragged and dropped between the two devices. Meanwhile, SharePlay screen sharing is enhanced with the ability to draw on someone else's screen or control their screen remotely.
Apple is about to release iOS 18 beta 2.
Apple is about to release iOS 18 beta 2.
This update will also fix some bugs that existed in iOS 18 beta 1. However, the Apple Intelligence features that were demonstrated at WWDC 2024 have not yet appeared in this beta.
Besides iOS 18 beta 2, Apple is also expected to release second betas for iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, and watchOS 11 on the same day. Public betas will roll out in July, while Apple Intelligence features are expected to arrive in betas this summer.
Users enrolled in Apple's developer program can install iOS 18 developer beta 2 through Settings > General > Software Update (Settings > General > Software Update). However, regular users should wait for the official stable version of iOS 18 which is expected to launch in September.
Every text input box on iOS 18 has the ability to do math "quickly".
Although Apple announced a series of new features at the WWDC 2024 event, observant users still discovered a "hidden gem" in iOS 18. structured, the new operating system has the ability to perform mathematical calculations right in any text box without opening a calculator application.
According to user @rjonesy on Twitter, when entering a simple mathematical formula like "45+32" into the text editor box, iOS 18 will automatically recognize and display the results. Users can choose to display the final result or the entire calculation process.
iOS 18 has the ability to solve math problems right in the text input box.
iOS 18 has the ability to solve math problems right in the text input box.
This feature is not limited to a specific application but works across the system, from messaging and note-taking applications to other applications.
This is considered a convenient feature, helping users save time and operations when needing to perform quick calculations. In particular, this feature can also improve productivity for people who often work with data, such as writers, researchers or analysts.
However, this feature is currently only available on the developer beta of iOS 18. General users will have to wait until the public beta or the official release later this year to experience it.
