Apple iOS 18.2 launched in India
Apple has finally released the iOS 18.2 update for iPhone users in India, along with new versions of its operating system for iPad and Mac. This new update brings several new Apple Intelligence features to eligible iPhone models, including Image Playground, ZenMoji, Image Wand, Writing Tools, ChatGPT integration, a redesigned Siri, and more.
What are the features in iOS 18.2 update
ChatGPT integration: Apple is integrating ChatGPT into Siri and Writing Tools in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, allowing users to directly access ChatGPT’s capabilities through Siri and systemwide Writing Tools, including content generation and image understanding, without having to switch between apps. Users can choose to enable this integration.
A ChatGPT account is not required by default. When used without an account, OpenAI does not store requests or use data for training, and IP addresses are obfuscated. If users connect their accounts, OpenAI’s data-use policies will apply.
Image Playground lets users easily create unique images with themes, text descriptions, and photos, creating styles such as animation and illustration. With integration into Messages and other apps, it is also available as a dedicated app.
Zenmoji, powered by Apple intelligence, enhances emojis with customizable options, letting users create playful and personal emoji-like shapes for more expressive communications.
Image Wand in the Notes app enhances note-taking capabilities by turning sketches into polished images and creating relevant visuals based on the written context, offering animation, illustration, and sketch styles.
Writing tools, which already include features such as Rewrite, Proofread, and Summarize, now get the new ‘Describe your change’ option. It adds flexibility and control to make writing more expressive, and is available system-wide in Apple and many third-party apps.
Visual intelligence through camera controls on iPhone 16 instantly identifies objects and locations, copies and translates text, locates contact information, and enables smart search and problem-solving.
Devices eligible for Apple Intelligence
Specifically, only iPhone 16 series and iPhone 15 Pro models are eligible to run Apple Intelligence features. Additionally, Apple Intelligence can only be accessed when the device and Siri language are set to English. Macs with M1 and later models and iPads with A17 Pro/M1 and later models are also eligible to run Apple Intelligence.
How to install iOS 18.2
To download the iOS 18.2 update, open the Settings app on iPhone > go to the General setting and tap Software Update > tap Download and install now.
Devices eligible for iOS 18.2 update
The iOS 18.2 update is available for the iPhone 16 series, iPhone 15 series, iPhone 14 series, iPhone 13 series, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 11 series, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation).
More features coming soon
Apple will soon enhance its AI capabilities by bringing more features. Siri will become more personal and context-aware, capable of performing hundreds of new actions in Apple and third-party apps. Users will also be able to create highly detailed drawings in Sketch style through Image Playground.
