Introduction
iOS 18 Beta Release Date
The next beta version of iPhone software, iOS 18, will be available soon: Monday, June 24, to be exact. Unusually, we have this release schedule from Apple itself, which came in a statement talking about Apple Intelligence and how it won't be released in the EU this year. Recently, the story surfaced, and Apple provided this confirmation. Recently, further details on Apple Intelligence and iOS 18 have surfaced.
Key New Features in iOS 18
iPhone Mirroring
On June 13, Apple updated the intelligence release with new details about the delay.
Availability: While it will be available for beta testing this summer in the U.S., it's coming too late in some places like the European Union.
Reason for Delay: According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple will stop eavesdropping in the EU due to new laws, specifically the Computerized Markets Act.
Functionality:
If you have your iPhone in your bag, you can work it on your Mac.
Your Mac displays iPhone notifications, and clicking on one brings up your iPhone on the screen of your Mac.
You can control it with your Mac's keyboard or trackpad, swiping between home screens or interacting with apps.
You can drag and drop files between devices, although that will come later.
SharePlay Screen Sharing
This is also very interesting. It's already there in iPadOS 17, but it gets better.
Enhanced Features in iPad OS 18:
You can draw on your iPad screen and your drawing will appear on your friend's device.
It is suitable for iPhone because you can draw on their iPhone and iPad screen.
It's great if they ask for permission to control their devices remotely.
It's something I've wanted for a long time, especially to help out friends or family members who aren't sure how to do something with their Apple devices.
Regulatory Concerns and Delays
Impact of New Laws: Gorman speculates that Apple will stop eavesdropping in the EU, worried about the new laws.
Digital Markets Act: This law was enacted this year to control huge tech.
Interoperability Limitations: Due to these limitations cited by Apple, iPhone mirroring and SharePlay screen sharing are no longer available to customers in the EU.
Potential Customer Response: Gorman queries the response from customers. If European consumers aren't getting the new features, would they pressure regulators?
Apple's Relationship with European Regulators
While Apple has already made other changes to accommodate the new law, particularly in its App Store, this year could be difficult for its relationship with European regulators. Return to the software release schedule.
Software Release Schedule
Beta Release Timing: Apple hasn't provided any details regarding a release date, though the timing isn't surprising, as it's two weeks after the first beta and fits in with regular betas at this point.
Summary of Apple's Announcement
This report was issued by Apple On the Edge on Friday, June 21, as part of an explanation of why Apple's EU intelligence was delayed due to the recent Digital Markets Act.
Beta Testing: Apple reconfirmed that Apple Intelligence will be available for beta testing over the summer, for users with US English, and with a warning from the EU.
Key Features in Update: However, there will be two key features in the update on Monday.
Conclusion
Apple Intelligence won't arrive on Monday, but it will be with us through the summer, and public betas for new OS versions will be released in July.
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