iOS 18.5 public beta 2 has just been released, bringing the latest iPhone software version to members of Apple’s public beta program.Here’s what to expect.No additional features discovered in iOS 18.5 public beta 2 Yesterday, Apple shipped a new iOS 18.5 beta for developers, and today a fresh public beta has followed.
Both releases are identical software builds, but Apple typically provides developers the first look to ensure no critical bugs make it into the update.Now, after a day of developer testing, public betas users have access to the latest version of iOS 18.5 too.No new features have yet been discovered in the latest beta.
Instead, Apple appears focused on providing bug fixes and performance enhancements.As a result, the latest iOS 18.5 beta should run smoother on your iPhone than last week’s initial public beta.However, as is true with all beta software, your experience may differ from that of other users.
It’s not uncommon for some users to encounter minimal bugs while other run into serious issues.As a result, if you’re not yet running the public beta, you may want to stay on iOS 18.4.1 for now.New features in iOS 18.5 so far are minimal—limited to two updates to Apple’s Mail app, and small UI changes in Settings.
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