Dear Apple Support Team and Community Members,
Despite the recent updates on the iOS 18.5 Beta version, several users, including myself, are experiencing issues with the Driving Focus mode. Specifically, when this mode is enabled with all the recommended settings, the iPhone fails to send auto-reply text messages to incoming callers, a critical feature meant to minimize distractions while driving.
Key Issues Reported:
Driving Focus Not Sending Auto-Reply Messages: Many users have meticulously configured the Driving Focus settings, ensuring that auto-reply is enabled and contacts are correctly set, but the feature still does not function as expected.
Beta Updates Not Resolving the Issue: Even after installing the latest iOS 18.5 Beta updates, this problem persists, indicating that the bug has not been addressed in the current beta release.
Request for Escalation and Resolution:
We kindly request that this issue be escalated to the Apple development team for further investigation. Driving Focus is a crucial safety feature, and its malfunctioning could have serious implications. We hope for a prompt and concrete solution in the upcoming updates to ensure that this feature works reliably for all users.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Best regards,
Tejas Desai
A Concerned iOS User