iOS 18.2 Update Now Available

Apple has released the official version of iOS 18.2, following two release candidate (RC) builds. This final version has a different build number (22C152) than the RC 2 (22C151) and the initial RC (22C150).

Similar updates have rolled out for macOS 15.2 (build 24C101) and watchOS 11.2 (build 22S101), each differing slightly from their respective RC builds. These updates primarily focus on bug fixes. It's recommended to update all devices to the latest software versions.

Key Features and Improvements

  • iOS 18.2 and macOS 15.2 introduce enhanced Apple Intelligence features, including Image Playground and Genmoji.
  • watchOS 11.2 improves the Camera Remote app.
  • The updates contain important bug fixes.

How to Update

Users can update their devices through the Software Update settings: Settings > General > Software Update on iPhone and iPad, System Settings > General > Software Update on Mac, and similarly on Apple Watch (or via the Watch app on a paired iPhone). For more details on iOS 18.2, see this article about iOS 18.2 features. Also, check out information on the critical security updates included in these releases.