Apple recently released a pre-release build of iOS 18.2, which promises significant updates for compatible iPhones. According to Apple’s documentation, the update includes:
- Access to Image Playground for creating images from text prompts and Genmoji, an emoji generator.
- Integration of ChatGPT directly into Siri and text editing tools.
- Image Wand for transcribing handwritten or printed text into notes.
Mail Enhancements:
- New mail categorization function to sort and prioritize emails.
- Grouped summaries where all messages from a single sender are combined into a stack.
Photo Improvements:
- Enhanced video player with frame-by-frame viewing and loop playback toggles.
- Improved navigation in collections and a feature for clearing the history of recently viewed albums.
Safari Updates:
- New homepage backgrounds.
- Import/export functionality for browsing history.
- Download progress display in Dynamic Island.
Additional Features and Fixes
Apple has also introduced smaller features and resolved various bugs:
Features:
- Voice Memos now supports multiple tracks without needing headphones.
- “Share the location of an item” option added to Find My.
- Natural language search in Apple Music and Apple TV.
- Personalized search and favorite categories in Podcasts.
- Hearing test and hearing aid support for AirPods Pro 2 expanded to more countries.
Bug Fixes:
- Resolved an issue causing recently taken photos to disappear from the All Photos grid.
- Fixed Night Mode functionality on iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max.
NIXSolutions adds that the full release of iOS 18.2 for all users is expected either today or early next week. We’ll keep you updated as the rollout progresses.