iOS 18.1only launched recently, debutingApple Intelligencefeatures, but already all eyes are turning towards Apple’s next big release,iOS 18.2. The update adds additional Apple Intelligence features, like ChatGPT integration and Image Playground.
Now, Apple has released iOS 18.2 in public beta, meaning users can now download and test out the update ahead of its full release, expected in December.
However, to test out the new Apple Intelligence features, you’ll need to join awaitlistif you haven’t done so yet. If you already have access to Apple Intelligence features, you’ll immediately be able to test out iOS 18.2’s AI writing tools, ChatGPT integration and Visual Intelligence.
How to enter the Apple Intelligence waitlist in iOS 18.1
The first wave of Apple Intelligence features are rolling out alongside iOS 18.1 – here’s how to join the waitlist and try them out now.
iOS 18.2 includes new AI image generation features
However, you’ll have to join another waitlist
Other new Apple Intelligence features coming with iOS 18.2 are Genmoji, Image Wand, and Image Playground. However, once again, Apple will require you to join another waitlist before you may access them (viaMacRumors). Like before, Apple will notify you when your account has access.
Genmojilets you create AI-generated emoji characters based on the description and phrases you prompt it with. you may also create a Genmoji based on yourself, or friends and family, by choosing a photo from the People album on your iPhone.Image Playgroundis another AI image generation feature. It lets you create images based on prompts you give it or by providing it with a photo.Image wandturns a quick sketch in your notes app into a more realistic and professional photo.
ChatGPT has arrived on the iPhone
You can test out ChatGPT and Visual Intelligence with the iOS 18.2 beta
As mentioned, one of the highlights of iOS 18.2 isChatGPT integration, which lets you sub in ChatGPT to help Siri answer more in-depth inquiries. Siri will ask permission before using ChatGPT to answer your question. However, you’re able to turn that off in settings, so Siri just uses it automatically as needed.
Apple is also addingVisual Intelligencewith iOS 18.2. This feature is available oniPhone 16models, and lets you use your camera to find out information instantly about the world around you. you’re able to point it at a store, a restaurant, or an important landmark, and your phone will automatically provide you with reviews, or search for it on Google for you. Visual Intelligence can also read text out loud to you, and detect phone numbers and addresses and add them to your contacts. Gone are the days of manually adding information you got on a business card.
With iOS 18.2, Apple Intelligence also now supports localized English in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, and the UK. The feature launched initially in October with just U.S. English support.
These are all the devices getting the Apple Intelligence treatment
The first wave of Apple Intelligence features are now officially rolling out – here’s every Apple device getting the long-awaited AI treatment.
