Apple has released the first iOS 18.2 beta for developers, with availability limited to devices supporting Apple Intelligence. Despite this restriction, several features will be accessible to all users upon the software’s eventual release.
The latest innovations in iOS 18.2 are comprehensively outlined below.
Apple Intelligence
Apple has introduced a plethora of innovative features in iOS 18.2, including Picture Playground and EmojiGenie. While Android offers enhanced picture capabilities compared to iOS 18.1, I must admit that its user experience is truly exceptional. Although you may wish to learn more specifics about the package’s contents, here is a brief summary.
- The innovative Picture Playground app seamlessly integrates with Messages, allowing users to create visually stunning photographs tailored to specific prompts or featuring cherished moments with friends and family.
- The Picture Wand is a feature that enables seamless integration of photos into your written content within the Notes app. When using a Picture-in-Picture window, consider employing the magic of the Picture Wand to effortlessly transform your rough design into something more refined.
- With Genmoji, you can create personalized emojis tailored to your unique style and preferences. Unlike traditional picture-sharing platforms, this innovative app condenses visual storytelling into bite-sized chunks. For users with iOS 18.1 installed, the ability to access Genmoji is available, although only limited information will be provided. It’s worth noting that these emojis won’t be fully functional until iOS 18.2 is rolled out. In earlier versions of iOS, emojis were displayed as images.
- – Users can voluntarily opt in to hand over requests to ChatGPT, a feature exclusively available when enabled. You don’t want an account, and you may ask Siri a question that can be forwarded to ChatGPT if desired. ChatGPT possesses more advanced capabilities than Siri, capable of producing both visual and written content. To simplify showing requests in Siri to ChatGPT, consider disabling the Ask Each Time feature; this way, Siri won’t continually prompt for your approval to access ChatGPT. With Siri integrated with ChatGPT, on-screen responses become more intuitive, allowing users to effortlessly inquire about specific visual content, such as asking “what’s on this picture?” while examining an image.
- – By using visible intelligence, you can identify and pinpoint objects and their locations in your surroundings on. Press the Digital camera Management button and access Visual Intelligence by levelling up at something. If you peer into a digital camera’s viewfinder while it’s capturing a snapshot of a bustling restaurant, you can expect a wealth of information to emerge in the form of hours of video, reams of data, and opinions from every direction.
- The Rewrite writing instruments characteristic is unrestricted in its scope and variety, encompassing multiple types. As you envision the tone or content, I’ll craft a vibrant narrative, infusing your words with creative flair, transforming a straightforward email into an artistic masterpiece.
- Apple’s intelligence feature, with its latest update to iOS 18.2, now supports enhanced language capabilities for English speakers in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK, in addition to the United States. Since you’re in Canada, no need to set your iPhone to US settings? Harnessing Apple’s Cognitive Capabilities
Apple Arcade
Within the “Games” section, the “All Video Games” tab now features a brand-new dropdown filter menu and the option to showcase game previews.
Mail App Categorization
The Mail app now features a range of built-in categories to help users efficiently manage their inbox, including separate sections for crucial messages, promotional offers, newsletter subscriptions, transactional communications, and everything else.
The Mail app now features enhanced contact and company profiles with larger photos, allowing users to quickly identify and connect with the people and businesses that matter most. Additionally, it simplifies email management by enabling users to pool messages from a specific individual or organization into a single, organized view.
Voice Memos
With Voice Memos, users have the ability to layer two recordings on top of each other. Additionally, there’s the option to separate layers and refine layer blends.
EU – Delete Apps
Within the European Union, users can now delete core apps embracing the App Store, Safari, Messages, Camera, and Files.
Default Apps Part
In the Settings app, immediately following the “Apps” tab, users will find a newly introduced “Default Apps” section that allows them to manage their iPhone’s default applications.
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The default app settings cover various aspects, including email, messaging, calling, name filtering, browser applications, passwords and codes, and keyboards. Within the U.S. Across various global regions, consider utilizing this section to determine your most preferred Email, Name Filtering, Browser, Passwords, and Keyboard applications. Across the European Union, users have a wider range of options when choosing alternative calling and messaging applications beyond Apple’s default offerings.
Quantity Restrict
The Sound and Haptics section within the iPhone’s Settings app now features a “Quantity Restrict” option, accompanied by a toggle labeled “Restrict Maximum Volume” that enables users to control the loudness of audio playback, including songs, movies, and other multimedia content.
It does not affect cellphone calls, nor does it disrupt calls, alarms, or other sounds.
Management Heart
In the Management Hub, there’s now a quick and easy way to escalate requests directly to Siri. Apple has removed the Satellite TV management from the Connectivity section and updated the Adaptive Audio icon.
Safari
Within the Safari section of the Settings app, you’ll now find a dedicated area for managing website data and browsing history. There are newly introduced import and export options, further enhanced by the addition of a Clear History and Website Information tool.
Podcasts
In iOS 18.2, you’ll have the ability to favourite classes directly within the Podcasts app.
Sleep Apnea
Notifications for sleep apnea are currently available to Canadians with compatible Apple Watches.
Extra Options
A subtle addition to the Settings app: a new toggle for “Show Siri Suggestions in Notification Center”. Tell us what?
