You’ll see a host of exciting new features when iOS 18.2 rolls out this week. While Apple Intelligence updates, including image generation and ChatGPT integration, take the limelight, there’s a lot more to this update. Here’s everything you need to know about iOS 18.2 and why you should update ASAP!
Should I Update to iOS 18.2? What You Need to Know
Apple Intelligence Features
With iOS 18.2, you’ll see a big boost in Apple’s AI capabilities. Siri will finally integrate with ChatGPT, meaning it can now tap into OpenAI’s powerful model, handling complex queries and providing detailed answers that it couldn’t before. And if Siri starts acting up after the update, you could always check out our guide on how to fix that.
Another exciting feature is Image Playground. This will let you generate images directly from your device. With Genmoji, you can create custom emojis on the spot, giving you the freedom to express yourself in ways standard emojis just can’t match. As Apple continues to update these features, you can expect even more polished results over time.
Security Updates and Bug Fixes
Security updates are one of the primary reasons to upgrade, as they patch vulnerabilities that could be exploited by hackers, safeguarding your personal data and privacy. Bug fixes in this update also address issues that may have affected your device’s performance, such as app crashes, system glitches, or connectivity problems.
In their release notes, Apple mentions fixing a bug that prevents recently captured photos from showing up in the All Photos grid. It has also reportedly resolved an issue with the Phone 16 Pro lineup where Night mode photos appear degraded when capturing long exposures.