Most people like the weekend to last a long time so they can enjoy the time off from work and relax. But some iPhone users might be hoping that the weekend goes by quickly, because on Monday, apple will be releasing iOS18 developer beta 2. Apple says that the update will come with two features that were not on the initial beta release: iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay screen sharing.
With iPhone Mirroring, users can project their iPhone screen onto their Mac. This means that iPhone notifications will also show up on the Mac, and you can easily drag and drop items between the Mac and iPhone. Additionally, a second feature launching on Monday with the iOS 18 developer beta 2 will allow for improved screen sharing. Apple explains, “You can draw on another person’s screen to demonstrate actions, or take control of their screen to perform tasks yourself.”
The update will also fix some of the bugs that infested iOS 18 developer beta 1. Keep in mind that none of the Apple Intelligence features demoed during WWDC earlier this month will be appearing on the beta as of yet and while we don’t know what will be for Monday’s update, none of the non-AI improvements to Siri have yet to be included in the iOS 18 developer beta. Perhaps that will change on Monday.
In addition to iOS 18 developer beta 2, Monday might also bring the release of iPadOS developer beta 2, along with the second developer betas for macOS Sequoia, tvOS 18, visionOS 2, and watchOS 11. Public betas are expected to roll out in July, with Apple Intelligence features included in the relevant beta versions this summer.
If you’re interested in installing the iOS 18 developer beta 2, there’s good news: you no longer need to pay Apple $99 to become a certified developer. In the past, you had to pay to access developer betas, but that requirement has been removed. Remember to back up your data before installing the beta.
To install it, go to Settings > General > Software Update and tap the Beta Updates bar at the top. This will take you to a page where you can choose which beta to install. Select iOS 18 Developer Beta, go back, and you should see the option to install the iOS 18 Developer Beta. If you already have iOS 18 developer beta 1 installed, on Monday afternoon, check Settings > General > Software Update to see if the second developer beta is available for installation.
If you haven’t worked with beta software before, you might prefer to wait until September for the final, stable release of iOS 18.
