Hands-on with iOS 13 beta 2 new changes and features [Video]

On Monday iOS 13 beta 2 was released to developers and, as expected, it comes with a whole host of new changes and features. The update is headlined by the SMB server functionality in the Files app, which was not working in the previous beta. Beta 2 also includes several new Memoji stickers and new Portrait mode functionality in the Camera app. Watch our hands-on video walkthrough for a look at what’s new in iOS 13 beta 2.

iOS 13 beta 2 changes and features

Files app

• SMB Server functionality now works
• External drives now support APFS

Photos

• High-Key Light Mono Portrait Mode effect
• New Portrait Mode intensity control when editing photos
• Updated Reset Button in edit crop mode

iOS 13 beta 2 changes and features video walkthrough

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Messages

• New Confirmation toggle in Notification settings for Announce Messages with Siri
• New Tap Back sound effects
• Four new Memoji stickers

Settings

• Toggle Parallax and Live effect for wallpaper
• Direct subscriptions link in iCloud settings

Notes

• Preferred Language in Settings
• Sort checked items
• Updated new note glyph
• Select button now works
• New Dark Mode toolset

Safari

• New Hide Link Previews option in Settings
• New Options button when sharing a website

Other

• Increased haptic feedback with sound
• Tap to select text is more reliable
• Updated Home screen icon when using Command+Tab
• Do you want to keep app subscription? prompt when uninstalling apps

Phone

• New buttons in Voicemail tab
• Pure black background in Favorites tab

Reminders

• Updated edit menu
• Update Glyphs when adding new reminders
• Swipe to access List detail

Clock

• New Wake Up Alarm glyph
• New BedTime glyph

Voice Memos

• Larger Play button

Home

• New HomePod splash screen for custom voice setup

Maps

• New Splash Screen

Shortcuts

• New Set Appearance Action for Dark Mode

What’s your favorite new change or feature in iOS 13 beta 2? Leave a comment down below with your thoughts.

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