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iOS 18.2 is anticipated to be released next month, introducing new Apple Intelligence features for compatible smartphone models. Although not all Apple smartphones will be able to utilize the machine learning-driven capabilities, the company has been developing additional software features that have emerged in the latest iOS 18.
2 beta 2, which was launched on Monday. Also Read: Google Pixel 9 Pro costs significantly less to produce than iPhone 16 Pro Would you like your iPhone to show the time remaining until it’s fully charged? Apple has started working on this feature in iOS 18.2 Beta 2, according to 9to5Mac.
pic.twitter.com/NNI6Og9LuZ — Beta Profiles (@BetaProfiles) November 6, 2024 Upon the update's release next month, Apple is expected to enable users to share the location of lost items with a trusted individual or an airline staff member.
Macrumors has identified a new "Share Item Location" feature integrated into the Find My app in the recent iOS 18.2 beta 2 update, allowing users to share the location of an item designated as lost with a third party. The feature's description indicates that it is intended to assist users in locating lost items with the aid of another person, such as a taxi driver or an airline employee who can access the item's location.
When iOS 18.2 becomes available to all users, the Find My app will feature an option to share an item's location, generating a link that can be utilized across various platforms to view the lost item's location on a map. Apple states that the location can be shared "with an airline or a trusted person.
" Beta testers can now share their location not only with their contacts and users of Apple devices but also with airline personnel who may not be included in their contact lists. This functionality extends to Windows and Android devices, in addition to Apple's own products. To safeguard user privacy, Apple has implemented certain restrictions on this new feature.
For instance, a link generated through the Share Item Location feature remains active for one week or until the item is returned to its owner. Additionally, Apple will provide users with information regarding the number of individuals who have accessed the link, as reported. What’s new in iOS 18.
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com/LiOLWNY325 — Your Tech Guy 🌟 (@yourtechguy100) November 6, 2024 Furthermore, a feature known as "Show Contact Info" will enable other users to connect with a lost device to view the owner's contact details, such as their email address or phone number. This feature is optional and may assist individuals in retrieving information about an item's owner when they wish to return it. Also Read: Unmissable deal: Enjoy up to 40% off on iPhone 15, Nothing Phone (2a) and more smartphones.
