A few weeks after the primary construct, Apple seeded the second iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 developer betas. Because the OSes are nonetheless in improvement, the second beta packs a number of modifications and enhancements.
Beneath is a take a look at all the pieces new in iOS 17 developer beta 2.
If you’re operating iOS 17 developer beta in your iPhone, you may seize the second beta OTA from Settings > Normal > Software program Replace. And in case you are not on the beta channel but, observe our information to set up iOS 17 developer beta in your iPhone.
iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 developer beta 2: What’s new
Detailed replace display
iOS 17 introduces a extra detailed software program replace display, with related hyperlinks to Apple’s beta and developer program. This goes nicely with the brand new methodology of becoming a member of Apple’s beta program, which debuted with iOS 16.4.
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AirDrop sharing turns into simpler
Apple showcased a brand new AirDrop characteristic throughout its WWDC23 opening keynote, the place you could possibly faucet two iPhones to share recordsdata. This characteristic was lacking from the primary iOS 17 beta construct however is current within the second beta. To share a file with one other iPhone person, maintain the highest of your iPhone towards theirs.
Try the video under displaying the characteristic in motion.
iOS 17 BETA 2 pic.twitter.com/tLsNcJHkMr
— iManu Mx (@iManuMX) June 21, 2023
Change Crossfade size
You’ll be able to change the Crossfade size in Apple Music in iOS 17 beta 2 from 1-12s.
iOS 17 Beta 2 lets you alter the Crossfade size!
(oh, and Settings doesn’t crash now) pic.twitter.com/Lz7hB1wqfJ
— Brandon Butch (@BrandonButch) June 21, 2023
New widgets
iOS 17 beta 2 introduces new Apple Music widgets in a number of sizes. The Clock app additionally will get a brand new semi-transparent widget.
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Higher management over StandBy notifications
You’ll be able to forestall undesirable notifications from displaying up in your iPhone’s show when StandBy is lively in iOS 17 beta 2. Nonetheless, Apple notes “Crucial” notifications will nonetheless seem even in the event you toggle the Present Notifications possibility off from Settings > StandBy.
Simply change apps to ship messages with Siri
If you use Siri to “ship a message” on iOS 17 beta 2, you may shortly choose one other put in third-party messaging apps like Telegram or WhatsApp from the drop-down menu.
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Calendar view for psychological wellbeing
The Well being app in iOS 17 focuses in your psychological wellbeing and allows you to log your feelings or temper. With iOS 17 beta 2, Apple is introducing a calendar view for the ‘State of Thoughts’ possibility, so you may shortly get an outline of your psychological well being and temper all through per week or month.
Bug fixes and extra bugs
iOS 17 beta 2 ought to pack fixes for some frequent bugs and points. But in addition anticipate extra bugs and issues to interrupt as Apple continues engaged on the OS. The corporate will solely give attention to bug fixing after the fourth beta when the OS is a few months away from public launch.
iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 public beta coming subsequent month
Apple usually releases a brand new iOS beta each couple of weeks. The subsequent iOS 17 beta that drops also needs to mark the beginning of the general public beta program, permitting many extra customers to check the OS forward of its public launch. That construct also needs to be much more secure. Till then, in case you are operating the iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 beta in your iPhone or iPad, be certain to report all bugs to Apple.
