iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 Released with New Features
Apple has launched iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, bringing a range of new features powered by Apple Intelligence. The update is available for eligible iPhones and iPads via Settings > General > Software Update.
Apple Intelligence Enhancements
- Image Playground: Create unique images using descriptions and photos from your library. Explore various styles and share creations in Messages, Freeform, and other apps. This feature is available on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and all iPhone 16 models.
- Genmoji: Design custom emojis directly from the keyboard, synced across your devices via iCloud.
- ChatGPT Integration: Access ChatGPT through Siri or Writing Tools for assistance with complex tasks and questions. No ChatGPT account is required for anonymous requests.
- Image Wand (Notes): Enhance sketches and handwritten notes by converting them into refined images.
- Camera Control (iPhone 16 Series): Visual Intelligence provides information about objects by pointing your iPhone. A two-stage shutter locks focus and exposure.
Additional Improvements
- Mail: Improved message categorization for prioritization and a digest view for bundled messages.
- Photos: Enhanced video playback controls, streamlined navigation in Collections, and the ability to clear Recently Viewed/Shared history.
- Safari: Customizable Start Page backgrounds, import/export browsing data, and HTTPS Priority for enhanced security.
- Voice Memos (iPhone 16 Pro/Max): Layered recording for adding vocals over existing audio.
- Find My: Share item locations securely with trusted contacts.
- Apple Music/TV: Natural language search for easier content discovery.
For more details on iOS updates and features, check out resources like iOS 18.2: Enhanced AI, New Features, and Bug Fixes and iOS 18.2: New AI Features Arrive for iPhone. You can also explore related AI advancements in articles like iOS 18.2: Image Playground Unleashes AI Image Creation.