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

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.

For more iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 content, be sure to check out the following:

  • Video: The best iOS 13 changes and features
  • Previewing CarPlay for iOS 13
  • Video: 50+ iPadOS 13 features and changes for iPad
  • Video: 200+ iOS 13 features and changes for iPhone