Apple recently started the beta cycle for iOS 18.2. This iOS 18 update is expected to be released later this year and is primarily focused on expanding Apple Intelligence capabilities. We’ve also added new features, including for European users. This article explains everything you need to know about the new iOS 18.2 features coming soon to iPhone.
release date
If Apple follows this trend, iOS 18.2 should be released in December. All the company has said so far is that some of the features available in this beta will arrive “later this year.”
iOS 18.2 beta 1 features
iOS 18.2 beta features can be divided into three sections: Apple Intelligence, EU changes, and general updates.
Extending Apple Intelligence
- Genmoji support: Create a custom emoji by combining two numbers. Users can create entirely new emojis by entering prompts like “monkey in a pink hat.” Here’s how to use Genmoji on your iPhone.
- Image Playground: Users can choose from animations, illustrations, and sketches to create playful images in seconds. The app is built directly into apps like Messages and is also available in dedicated apps.
- ChatGPT integration: If you don’t think Apple Intelligence is enough, give ChatGPT access to writing tools and other features that will make it more responsive.
- visual intelligence: Help users learn about objects and locations faster than ever before. Users can click and hold the camera control to see opening hours and ratings for restaurants they pass, add events from flyers to their calendar, and quickly identify dogs by breed. Masu.
- Image cane: The Notes app “turns rough sketches into fun images, and users can also select empty spaces and use the surrounding context to create images.”
iOS 18.2 Beta 1 also expands Apple Intelligence support to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.
General features
All-new email app: Mail is introducing new ways for users to manage their inboxes. On-device classification organizes incoming emails into Primary for personal and time-sensitive emails, Transactions for confirmations and receipts, Updates for news and social notifications, and Promotions for marketing emails and coupons. will be done. Mail also features a new digest view that brings together all relevant emails from your business so you can quickly see what’s important right now.
Change default apps. iOS 18.2 Beta 1 allows iPhone users to change the default apps for Messages and Phone.
Volume limit: Added new volume limit controls to the Settings app. This allows you to limit the volume at which your iPhone’s speakers can play media.
Voice memo: During the iPhone 16 event, Apple announced that iPhone 16 Pro will receive an upgrade to Voice Memos. iOS 18.2 allows users to layer multiple tracks on top of each other.
iPhone compatibility
So far, iOS 18.2 Beta 1 is compatible with iPhones that support Apple Intelligence.
- iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max
summary
BGR We will update this article as we learn more about upcoming iOS 18.2 features throughout this beta cycle.
