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 ...

1

Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update, it will show you that an update is available.

2

You can click on Learn more to view the update details

3

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.

4

After the update is finished, the device will restart. After several steps, the update will be completed.

Have you updated already? What feature would you like to try more of in iOS 18? Have you found any new features for owners of phones older than the iPhone 15 Pro? Share with us in the comments!

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