Even with the latest iPhone, you won’t be able to use all the features of iOS 18 in the fall.
Apple released iOS 18 Beta 2 (for developers) today, but also announced that some features will not be available in EU countries for the time being.
Why this is important: Users in the EU will have to wait longer for the full range of functions of iOS 18, while in the US all functions, including Apple Intelligence, will be available in the fall.
- Specifically, in addition to Apple Intelligence, this affects the two functions iPhone Mirroring and screen sharing via SharePlay.
- Apple justifies the decision by saying that it is too difficult to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Digital Markets Act ( DMA).
At WWDC 2024, it was announced that the Siri components of iOS 18 will only be available in English at launch. Now the manufacturer has made it clear that key AI components such as Genmoji, Image Playground, Writing Tools and much more will be missing in the EU.
This means that Apple is currently denying access to the biggest innovations for iPhone, iPad, etc. in a very long time.
iPhone Mirroring allows easy access to the iPhone via Mac.
Im Detail: With iPhone Mirroring, the Apple smartphone can be fully controlled from the Mac (with macOS 15 Sequoia). The window allows access to apps, messages and even drag & drop of files.
Screen sharing allows you to remotely control an Apple device to provide technical support.
When will these features be available in the EU? How MacRumors reported, these features will probably not be available to us in the EU before 2025.
The big update to iOS 18 is currently still in the developer beta. The public beta is expected to start in early July. It is quite possible that the first testers in the USA will already be able to enjoy Apple Intelligence.
Apple Intelligence: All new features for iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS 15
What do you think about the delay of the two functions and Apple Intelligence? Did you find them promising when they were introduced or can you safely do without them at the launch of iOS 18? Which features are you most looking forward to? Which functions should Apple deliver as quickly as possible? Feel free to write your opinion in the comments below!
