Ionic View, now in public beta for iOS and Android, functions as a mobile app portfolio that allows developers to easily view, share, and test their Ionic apps across various devices. This tool integrates with the Ionic command line, enabling users to upload apps to Ionic View for testing with a subset of Cordova plugins, such as GeoLocation and BarcodeScanner, allowing for a more comprehensive preview experience. Developers can expect ongoing updates, including new plugin support and feature enhancements like auto-updating and server syncing. Users are encouraged to provide feedback and feature requests through various channels as the Ionic team continues to refine the app.