Finally, it happens. iPhone 16 owners On the full features that Apple promised them at launch. Yes, New features delayed A few months ago, but today you benefit more than others from this update. The launch of iOS 18.2 is a turning point in the history of the iPhone, as the era of artificial intelligence on smartphones begins in the Apple way. Apple Intelligence now features major improvements and a new application for creating images (Image Playground) and creating your own emoji via (Genmoji) and writing tools, in addition to seamless support for ChatGPT and visual intelligence, not only that but many other small features. Let's dive into the world of iOS 18.2 and learn about the new.
To get the Apple Intelligence features, your device language must be English and your device's region settings must be set to America, then go to Settings and in the Apple Intelligence section, log in.
What's new in iOS 18.2, according to Apple
Apple Intelligence (All iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max Models) and Button
Photo gallery
- Create fun and engaging images in a variety of styles using ideas, descriptions, and images from your photo library.
- Scroll through to see previews to choose from when adding ideas to your photo gallery.
- Choose from animation and illustration styles when creating your image.
- Create images in Messages, Freeform, and third-party apps.
- Sync the photos in your Photo Library across all your devices with iCloud.
Genmoji
- Create custom emojis directly from your keyboard.
- Sync your Genmoji in your sticker drawer across all your devices using iCloud.
ChatGPT Support
- OpenAI's ChatGPT can be accessed directly through Siri or writing tools.
- Use the Compose feature in the writing tools to create content from scratch with ChatGPT.
- Siri can use ChatGPT when needed to provide answers.
- No ChatGPT account is required, your requests will be anonymous and will not be used to train OpenAI models.
- Sign in with ChatGPT to access account benefits, and requests will be covered by OpenAI's data policies.
Image Wand
- Convert drawings, handwritten notes, or text into images in the Notes app.
Changes in writing tools
- Allows you to suggest how to reword something, for example as poetry.
Camera control (All iPhone 16 models)
- Visual intelligence with camera control: Helps you identify places or interact with information instantly by simply pointing your iPhone at an object, with the option to use Google Search or ChatGPT.
- Dual stage camera shutterThe camera control unit features a two-stage shutter, allowing you to lock focus and exposure in the camera app with a light press on the camera control unit.
Email address
- Mail classification: Helps you sort messages to prioritize the most important ones.
- View summary: Collects all messages from one sender into one package for easy browsing.
Pictures
- Video viewing improvements, including the ability to fast forward/rewind frame by frame and a setting to automatically stop continuous video replay
- Improvements to the collections view, including the ability to swipe right to return to the previous view.
- Ability to clear recently viewed and recently shared album history
- The Favorites album appears in the Others group, in addition to the Pinned groups.
Safari
- New background images to customize your Safari start page
- The import and export feature allows you to export browsing data from Safari and import browsing data from another app to Safari.
- HTTPS Priority upgrades links to HTTPS where possible.
- Live file download activity displays the file download progress in the Dynamic Island on the home screen.
This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:
- The Voice Memos app supports multi-layer recordings, letting you add vocals to an existing song idea without headphones — and then import your two-track projects directly into Logic Pro [iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max].
- Share item location in Find My helps you locate lost items by easily and securely sharing the location of your AirTag or GPS accessory with trusted third parties, like airlines.
- Favorites categories in the Podcast app allow you to select your favorite categories and get relevant show recommendations that you can easily access in your library.
- The Podcast app's custom search page highlights the most relevant categories and collections hand-picked just for you.
- Hearing Test feature supported on AirPods Pro 2 in Cyprus, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Romania, Spain, UAE, UK
- Hearing Aid Support on AirPods Pro 2 in the UAE
- Pre-market stock quotes in the Stocks app allow you to track NASDAQ and NYSE indices before the market opens.
- Fixed an issue where recently taken photos would not appear in the All Photos view immediately.
- Fixes an issue that could cause Night mode photos in the Camera app to appear low quality when taking long exposure photos [iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max]
Before updating, make sure to take a backup copy of the contents of your device, whether on iCloud or on the iTunes application
To update your device, take the following steps ...
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Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update, it will show you that an update is available.
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You can click on Learn more to view the update details
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To download the update, you must connect to Wi-Fi. It is preferable to connect your device to the charger, then press the “Update Now” button.
The passcode entry screen will appear.
You may see the Terms and Conditions screen, accept them.
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After the update is finished, the device will restart. After several steps, the update will be completed.
I know that your application is only for iPhone, but there is no harm if you expand the presentation and talk about iPad updates and other Apple devices and their news, and I believe (and this is my personal opinion) that expanding the application to include all Apple devices is more beneficial and useful for your followers, and the scope of the application and followers will be broader and more comprehensive than it is now, and I have been following you since the days of the iPhone 6 until now, even though I gave up the iPhone and settled for the Apple iPad, with many thanks and appreciation for your efforts and perseverance in your wonderful work.
I think what includes the iPhone includes the iPad as well, we try to talk about the iPad from time to time.
Peace, mercy and blessings of God
Does this update include the feature of deleting the App Store and replacing it with another store, or is this feature not yet available?
This feature is not available, it is said that it will be available in Europe, but we do not think so.
Unfortunately, artificial intelligence is not available in Europe yet.
Welcome Hassan 🙋♂️, although Apple's AI in iOS 18.2 is not available in Europe yet, Apple is always working on expanding its services. So, it may only be a matter of time until it becomes available in Europe 🌍🕓. So be patient, and Allah is the helper 😄!
After the update, image playground and genmoji were not activated on my phone and the icons did not appear on the screen
Are you sure you have an iPhone 15 Pro or later? Also, make sure that your region settings are set to America, and that you have enabled Apple Intelligence from the device settings.
No, by God, it accepts the update. I just entered and accepted the update yesterday. It was downloaded and did not appear for me! Today I said I would try it and it appeared!
Updating in progress 🤩
The mistake of my life is that I bought a used iPhone mini, and now its screen is broken for about a month, and its hardware has been tampered with! I was emotional and bought it just to operate the Apple Watch 8!
Until now, it only happens on the iPhone. I don’t know why they put the update of the watch in the watch settings, and it is useless!
Just the right hour and the iPhone and whoever sold it to me can go to hell!
Hi Mohammed Jassim 🙋♂️, It seems like you've had some issues with your iPhone mini and Apple Watch 8, and I totally understand how annoying this issue is. Unfortunately, old things aren't always as good as new, especially when you buy a used device 🤷♂️. As for updates, the Apple Watch needs the iPhone to perform updates as it's the main device connected to the watch. I guess the watch's right will always be required 😅! This experience may be difficult, but always remember that every drift often leads to a high side of the terrain! 🏔️🚀
I restarted and the App Store won't load
Try logging out of your App Store account, then logging back in.
Hello iPhone Islam team, I wrote a comment on this article yesterday and I did not find it
Some comments are delayed in posting, I'm sure you'll find it now.
After the update, I have a problem logging into the App Store
Is this a problem with me or has anyone had the same problem?
Try signing out, then signing back in, or restarting your device.
When do you arrive in Arabic?
We don't know English
Hello RASHED AW 🍏, the news arrived in Arabic and you are now reading it! But for Apple's smart features in the new update, your device language must be English and your region settings must be America. For example, if you want to use the "Genmoji" feature to create your own emoji, you will need to change these settings. But don't worry, most of the other features are available regardless of your device language. 😊📱
Peace be upon you. Is the update only for the iPhone 16? Are there any advantages or additions for the iPhone 14 or 15?
May the peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you, Safaa 🌷. The update is not exclusive to the iPhone 16, there are definitely new features and additions that also include the iPhone 14 and 15. The new update includes a set of amazing features such as Apple Intelligence, Image Playground, Genmoji, ChatGPT support, and visual intelligence. All of these features are available on all iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max models. I hope you enjoy the new update as much as Apple enjoyed making it! 🍎😊
Apple is very behind in technology, unlike its competitors such as Huawei and Samsung. All that attracts people to the iPhone now is its old reputation. As for services, the company has become extremely exploitative.
Basically, there was a feature to delete the Apple Store and download from external sources.
Hello dear Abbas 😊, Unfortunately, Apple does not provide the ability to delete the app store or download applications from external sources. This feature is available in other systems such as Android, but Apple maintains its system with its closed nature to ensure security and quality. 🍏🔒
There is no significant benefit from this update for devices from iPhone 14 and below except for recording calls, and this feature has more harms than benefits. You have to make the phone region the United States of America, the phone language English, and the password language English, which makes it lose a lot of its benefit, although it is very weak compared to its counterparts in the rest of the devices. Therefore, this update has made more advertising than its value.
Hello Fares Al-Janabi 🙋♂️! I understand your reservations about the new update, but let's remember that every update has its pros and cons. Of course, call recording may not be useful for everyone, but this feature may be necessary for some. As for the language, there is no doubt that Apple is working hard to make Siri and other features compatible with more languages in future updates. 🌍📱 Of course, this update includes other great things as well! From Genmoji to ChatGPT, there is a lot to enjoy. 😃👍 In the end, Apple has always been keen to provide the best possible user experience, and I think iOS 18.2 is no exception to this rule! 🚀📲
There is nothing new or impressive in the update. I did not like it and did not find any difference.
I talked to him and I didn't notice any difference or anything new.
Hi
For devices such as the 15 pro max Hong Kong version, I live in China and the device language is English and the location is the United States of America, but I could not access artificial intelligence. Is there a way or a solution to this problem?
Make sure that the region is America, restart the device, then go to iPhone settings and go to Apple Intelligence and activate it. It takes time to activate, which may take up to a day.
I say we have nothing using older studies iPhone 13 and below
It is clear that they will resign from us.
By God, it is sad. They make products and sell them to us, and in the end we give them our money and we do not benefit at all.
Hello Habet El Baraka! 🍏💫 Don't be sad, technological progress doesn't mean that old users are marginalized. On the contrary, Apple always updates iOS to include old devices as well. 📱🔄 Consider it a foundation for new innovations. And don't forget, the iPhone 13 is still a great and powerful device! 😌💪🏽
Peace be upon you all, the truth is that I am no longer impressed by what Apple has been offering lately. It is very clear that Apple is focusing on new versions of its phones and offering crumbs to owners of older models. I have been dealing with Apple products since 2010 and every day I become more certain of the extent to which Apple exploits its users. I think that the iPhone is no longer as impressive as before and I see that Apple is facing the same crisis that Nokia went through previously. Everything has an end. No bird flies high except that it falls as it flies. Peace.
Hello Sherif Saqr 🙌, There is no doubt that the view of things differs from one person to another. Apple may focus on new releases, but if you look with a creative eye, you will find that it offers new and innovative features every time. The basis for this is the continuous technological development. Of course, everything has an end, but it seems that Apple is still in the prime of its youth 😄💪.
Thanks, it has been updated
How do I get the 18.2 update?
The update is available in the mobile settings section
Thank you very much for the quick response, but the countries you mentioned do not have America. Is it an oversight, or do I have to switch to the Emirates, for example, to benefit from the feature? Also, my headphones are the old version with a lightning port. Do they support it?
Hello Hossam Al-Bahaei 🙋♂️, indeed, to benefit from Apple's intelligence features, your device's region settings must be set to America. But don't worry, upcoming updates may bring this feature to other regions in the world. As for your question about your headphones, yes, Apple headphones that come with a Lightning port are supported and will work well with modern devices. Always at your service 🍏🚀.
Peace be upon you, I live in Saudi Arabia. Can I benefit from the hearing measurement feature and help improve hearing on AirPods Pro 2?
Welcome Hossam 🙋♂️! Yes, you can benefit from the hearing measurement feature and help improve your hearing on AirPods Pro 2. But remember, this feature is currently available in some countries only and is not available globally. Therefore, you may need to make sure that the region settings on your device match one of these countries. Enjoy! 🎧🍏
Hello, I need help. Frankly, I did not understand anything about this update, and since I have approximately 50% experience with Apple, I feel that the update is useless unless there is an excellent feature in it. Please respond.
Hello Saad Al-Dosari18.2 🙋♂️, I understand your feelings, but let me light your way in the world of new updates. The iOS XNUMX update provides a set of great features such as Apple Intelligence, which includes a new application for creating your own images and emojis, ChatGPT support, visual intelligence, and advanced writing tools. All these features make your experience with Apple richer and more enjoyable! 🎉😉
But remember, to take advantage of these features you must change your device language to English and your region settings to America. If there's anything else you need help with, I'm here to help! 🍏🚀