Apple released the first phase of Apple Intelligence – iOS 18.1 – in October. Here, users received some updates, such as a new Siri UI, writing tools, and clean up tool in Photos. But, now Apple is expanding its features by bringing iOS 18.2. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company is considering releasing these features on December 2. While Apple has only confirmed the release month, reports point to the first week of December. The iOS 18.2 update will introduce advanced features like ChatGPT integration into Siri, Genmoji, Image Playground, and Visual Intelligence. It will also bring some upgrades outside of Apple Intelligence.

Additionally, Gurman has also said that the next major update after iOS 18.2 will be the iOS 18.4 rollout in April, which will include several improvements including a Siri upgrade that will let the assistant access users’ data and answer questions based on it. Information on their screen. But first, let’s take a look at the updates that come with iOS 18.2.

iOS 18.2 will be released in December

iOS 18.2 is expected to introduce several important updates. It is noteworthy that the current version of the Apple Intelligence feature is being released only in US English. Therefore, it can only be accessed by users who can switch to US English. But then when will it come to India? Read here.

Genmoji: It is similar to traditional emoji but offers more flexibility. Unlike standard emojis limited by Unicode, Genmoji lets you create almost any emoji you can imagine. Apple has developed a special API for Genmoji, so they can be seamlessly displayed in any app that supports rich text on Apple devices. You can design Genmoji by describing the look you want, and you also have the option to make Genmoji resemble people in your photo library.

ChatGPT Integration: Apple is partnering with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This collaboration enables Siri to manage complex tasks by consulting ChatGPT, such as drawing a picture or drafting text from scratch. With the writing tool feature, ChatGPT can generate and feature unique content, extending Siri’s capabilities beyond its current functions.

For example, you can open a long PDF and ask Siri for a summary on a specific topic; Siri will forward the request to ChatGPT to generate a detailed summary. Apple aims to position Siri as a bridge to AI tools, streamlining resources to provide answers without the need to switch apps.

Visual Intelligence: With the iPhone 16 series, you can use Visual Intelligence, a feature that provides information about your surroundings. For example, if you point the camera at a restaurant, you’ll get information like its opening hours and reviews.

Visual Intelligence also allows you to read text aloud, identify phone numbers and addresses to add to contacts, copy text, and get summaries. You can search Google to find out where to buy specific items you see, and by pointing the camera at an item, access more details through ChatGPT. Apple plans to add even more functions to this feature over time.

Updated writing tools: Apple is enhancing the Writing Tools feature to allow more flexible modifications. In iOS 18.1, writing tools can adjust the tone to just friendly, professional, or simplistic. However, with iOS 18.2, users will be able to specify custom tone and content changes, like adding more action words or turning an email into a poem.

Image Stick: In the Notes app, you can use the Image Wand to create images that complement the content of your note. By circling an empty space, the Image Wand creates an image based on your text. You can also draw something with your finger, circle it with the tool and get the corresponding image. On iPad, sketching with Apple Pencil allows the Image Wand to create a suitable image based on your drawing.

Image Playground: Image Playground is a brand new app designed to help you create images from your ideas. Like ChatGPT, you can generate images by entering a prompt with suggested categories like theme, location, and costumes to spark inspiration. The app focuses on stylistic content, so images will not be realistic and may be generated in animation or illustration styles.

You can also include likenesses of friends and family by selecting images directly from your Photos app. While Image Playground works as a standalone app, it can also be integrated with apps like Notes and Messages, and even added to third-party applications.