Apple plans to release the second beta of iOS 18 to developers on Monday, Apple spokesman Fred Sainz said The edge. The information was provided as part of a statement about certain new iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia features that will be delayed in the European Union.
Two of the features not coming to the EU this fall will debut in next week’s iOS 18 developer beta, with Apple introducing support for iPhone Mirroring in macOS Sequoia and expanded SharePlay screen sharing in iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS . Sequoia.
iPhone Mirroring allows an iPhone to be controlled via a Mac, with full functionality to access apps, interact with notifications and more. SharePlay screen sharing allows Apple users to take over another Apple user’s screen to provide technical support and other assistance.
None of these options are available in the current beta versions of iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia as Apple rolls out features during the beta testing period. Apple Intelligence, which also won’t be released in the European Union, will be released later this summer. Apple will likely time it until the public beta, which takes place in July.
Apple says it has to delay some features in the European Union due to the complexity of ensuring they adhere to regulations set out in the Digital Markets Act.
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