In a few days, Apple will unveil new features of Apple Intelligence for eligible iPhones. The iOS 18.2 update will bring the much-awaited ChatGPT integration to Siri. According to previous reports, this update is expected to be released in the first week of December. However, the launch date has not been confirmed by the company yet. Apart from ChatGPT, iOS 18.2 will also bring some other AI-powered features, including new updates on Image Playground, Genmoji, visual intelligence, and writing tools. This comes after Apple released iOS 18.1 in October.

iOS 18.2 to launch in December: Upcoming features

Apple’s upcoming iOS 18.2 introduces exciting advancements focusing on advanced customization, AI integration, and visual tools. Here’s what’s new:

Genmoji: personalized emoji creation

Genmoji is set to revolutionize emoji by giving users the ability to create unique, customizable designs beyond the limitations of Unicode. Using a dedicated API, Zenmoji works seamlessly with apps that support rich text on Apple devices. Users can design their own emoji simply by describing the desired look or even based on ones in their photo library.

ChatGPT integration with Siri

In collaboration with OpenAI, Apple is integrating ChatGPT into iPhones, iPads, and Macs, significantly expanding Siri’s capabilities. This partnership enables Siri to handle more complex tasks like drafting text, drawing images, and providing summaries.

writing instrument enhancements

Siri, powered by ChatGPIT, can now generate creative and illustrated content. iOS 18.2 expands tone adjustment options to include custom settings, allowing users to tweak text for specific styles — whether it’s adding action verbs or turning an email into a poem.

stick image in notes

The Notes app introduces the Image Wand, a tool that generates images to complement your notes. By circling an empty space or drawing with your finger (or Apple Pencil on iPad), you can create scenes based on your text or drawings, enhancing creativity and expression.

Image Playground: A Creative Center

Image Playground, a new app, enables users to generate stylized images by entering prompts. Offering categories like themes, costumes, and locations, the app is ideal for creating animation-style or illustration-like scenes.

– Users can include likenesses of friends and family by selecting images from their photo library.
– Image Playground integrates with apps like Notes and Messages, supporting third-party app functionality.

Visual Intelligence for iPhone 16 series

iPhone 16 series owners get access to Visual Intelligence, a feature that provides real-time information about their surroundings. Pointing your camera at objects or places – like restaurants – brings up detailed information, including reviews and hours of operation.

With iOS 18.2, Apple is making significant strides toward seamless AI-powered experiences, empowering users to customize their digital interactions and explore new creative possibilities.