iOS 18.2 releasing soon: Apple shares release notes confirming new AI features

iOS 18.2 public release nearing as Apple rolls out the release candidate version, here’s everything new coming to the iPhone.

By: AISHWARYA PANDA
| Updated on: Dec 06 2024, 10:11 IST
iOS 18.2 release brings Visual Intelligence for iPhone users: 5 ways to use it
iOS 18.2 releasing soon: Apple shares release notes confirming new AI features
1/6 Apple recently rolled out the iOS 18.2 beta version which includes several new Apple Intelligence features including Visual Intelligence. This feature comes with advanced image recognition, enabling users to manage several tasks such as image search, text recognition, and more. However, before getting into details, note that it is an iPhone 16 series feature since it can be accessed using the new Camera Control button.  (HT Tech)
iOS 18.2 releasing soon: Apple shares release notes confirming new AI features
2/6 The first use case of Visual Intelligence is its ability to summarise and read-aloud text. To use this feature, users just have to click the picture of the hardcopy document, book, or any board. Once, the picture is clicked, users will be provided with options to summarise or read aloud. When using read read-aloud feature, it activates Siri which then analyses the image and provides users with an audio-book-like experience.   (Apple)
iOS 18.2 releasing soon: Apple shares release notes confirming new AI features
3/6 iOS 18.2 Visual Intelligence feature can also be used for Image search where users can ask questions or conduct browser searches. We have seen this similar feature in Android devices for over years now as Google Lens offers these similar capabilities. Users can capture images of objects, places, and other things and gain relevant information from the web.  (Apple)
iOS 18.2 releasing soon: Apple shares release notes confirming new AI features
4/6 The Visual Intelligence is also integrated with ChatGPT via the “Ask” feature when you click an image. Above discussed the search feature and now we will look at how the “Ask” feature works. Here users can ask questions via text prompts and the ChatGPT function will analyse the image and provide users with relevant responses. It is quite a useful feature as it reduces much hassle.  (Apple)
iOS 18.2 releasing soon: Apple shares release notes confirming new AI features
5/6 Visual Intelligence will also have augmented reality capabilities that can provide users with real-time business information such as ratings, images, contact info, etc. Users just have to point their Visual Intelligence camera to the business placed in front of them and it will instantly gather all the required information.  (Bloomberg)
iOS 18.2 releasing soon: Apple shares release notes confirming new AI features
6/6 Lastly, iPhone 16 users can also take advantage of Visual Intelligence features for math problem-solving. They just have to capture the image of the sum or problem and use the “Ask” feature to prompt ChatGPt to solve the problem. Therefore, it could be a useful feature for students.  (Apple)
iOS 18.2 releasing soon: Apple shares release notes confirming new AI features
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Apple to roll out iOS 18.2 update this month, know about the upcoming AI features. (HT Tech)

Apple has released several public beta versions of iOS 18.2 in the past weeks, showcasing the functionalities of new upcoming features. Now, as we wait for the public rollout of the new iOS update, Apple has rolled out a release candidate version for iOS 18.2 confirming all the new features and fixes coming to the iPhones. The release highlighted new Apple Intelligence features that will come to iPhone 15 Pro and newer models. If you are also waiting for the public rollout then know what's new coming with the iOS 18.2 update. 

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iOS 18.2 release notes

Apple's release notes for iOS 18.2 showcased new features and improvements coming with the full rollout of the stable version. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming iOS 18.2 update:

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Apple Intelligence features for iPhone 16 series, iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max: 

  1. Image Playground: This is Apple's new AI-powered image generation tool which helps users generate artistic images in multiple styles and forms such as animation and illustration. 
  2. Genmoji: This Apple Intelligence feature enables users to generate custom emojis based on text prompts. Newly generated emojis will be saved in the sticker drawer and can be used across devices with iCloud.
  3. ChatGPT support: iOS 18.2 will bring OpenAI's ChatGPT to iPhone which can be accessed via Siri and Writing Tools. ChatGPT users generate text, manage complex tasks, provide answers, and more, making iPhones smarter and more powerful. 
  4. Image Wand and Visual Intelligence: These advanced AI features can be used to turn rough drawings into 3D images. Whereas, the Visual Intelligence feature will allow users to learn about places or documents which is placed in front of the camera. 
  5. Mail: Apple is bringing categorisation to the Mail app allowing users to sort and prioritize cruel emails and messages. 

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Apart from these new features iOS 18.2 will be bringing several improvements and bug fixes, that will improve the overall smartphone experience. However, the official rollout date for iOS 18.2 is yet to be confirmed. It is expected that the update will be released soon as Apple makes the final changes and fixes to the update before public rollout. 

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