iOS 18.2 Arriving Soon with Apple Intelligence
iOS 18.2 Release Candidate (RC) signals the imminent public release of the biggest iOS 18 update yet. This version introduces key features like Apple Intelligence, camera enhancements, productivity boosts, and more. Check out the macOS 15.2 RC update as well.
Apple Intelligence
- Image Playground: Create images using text prompts and library content.
- Genmoji: Generate custom emojis from the keyboard.
- ChatGPT Integration: Use ChatGPT with Siri and Writing Tools without an account.
- Image Wand: Turn sketches into visuals in Notes.
- Describe Your Change: Generate creative rewrites in Writing Tools.
Camera and Productivity
- Visual Intelligence: Learn about objects by pointing your camera.
- Two-Stage Shutter: Lock focus and exposure before shooting.
- Mail Categorization: Prioritize emails with sorting and Digest view.
Other Improvements
- Photos: Frame-by-frame scrubbing, auto-loop toggle, history clearing, Favorites album.
- Safari: Customizable Start Page, data import/export, HTTPS Priority, download tracking.
- Audio & Entertainment: Layered recording (iPhone 16 Pro), natural language search, podcast personalization, Sudoku in News+.
- Find My: Share AirTag locations with trusted parties.
- Hearing Features: AirPods Pro 2 hearing tests and expanded hearing aid support.
- Stocks: Pre-market quotes.
iOS 18.2 is expected to launch alongside PadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, tvOS 18.2, watchOS 11.2, HomePod Software 18.2, and visionOS 2.2, possibly as early as December 9. For more on macOS Sequoia, see this article. Also, learn about macOS 15.2 Public Beta.