iOS 18.2 now available for iPhone: improvements to Apple Intelligence, applications and much more

Apple has just released iOS 18.2 for the iPhone, an update full of new features and improvements

iOS 18.2 now available for the iPhone

Apple justrelease iOS 18.2,just as he had announcedjust a few hours ago, one of the most important updates for the iPhone in recent months. In iOS 18.2 we find news related to Apple Intelligence, which reaches more countries, with the apps that we use the most as well as the arrival of new functions that are really interesting for users.

Along with this update Apple has also releasediPadOS 18.2,watchOS 11.2ymacOS 15.2with very interesting new features, in addition to new versions of visionOS 2.2 and tvOS 18.2.

All the news of iOS 18.2

The update ofiOS 18.2 arrives loaded with innovative features, performance improvements and specific features for users in Europe and the rest of the world. Here's a summary of everything new:

Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence has a great opportunity given the deficiencies of existing AIs

Apple Intelligenceexpands its reach, reaching more places in the world and with new tools based on artificial intelligence.I have been able to test Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2and I loved all its functions:

  • Image Playground: This app, which is also integrated into Messages, allows you to create images from descriptions and photos of you or your friends.
  • Image Wand- This feature allows you to add images to what you've written in the Notes app. If you're using an iPad, you can do a quick sketch with the Apple Pencil and Image Wand will transform it into something more elaborate.
  • Genmoji- Designed to create custom emojis. It is similar to Image Playground, but in a mini version, the size of an emoji. Those with iOS 18.1 can view and get information about Genmojis, but they can only be created on iOS 18.2. On older versions of iOS, they will appear as an image.
  • Siri con ChatGPT: Siri can pass your requests to ChatGPT, but it is optional. You don't need an account, and whatever you ask Siri can be sent to ChatGPT if you prefer. ChatGPT has more advanced information than Siri and can generate images and text.
  • Visual Intelligence: On iPhone 16, Visual Intelligence helps you identify objects and places around you. Press and hold the Camera Control button to activate it and point the iPhone at something. You can get hours and reviews by pointing to a restaurant, copy text, read aloud, search on Google, ask ChatGPT questions about what you see, and much more.
  • Writing Tools- The Rewrite function is no longer limited to three styles. Now you can describe the tone or content you want, such as using more dynamic words or turning an email into a poem.
  • Languages ​​and regions- In iOS 18.2, Apple Intelligence now supports English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom, in addition to US English, the rest of the world will have to continue waiting until early. 2025 when launchediOS 18.4.

Changes in Europe

Complying with EU regulations, iOS 18.2 introduces exclusive settings for European countries:

  • Custom browser engines- Using WebKit is no longer required in browsers for iPhone and iPad in Europe.
  • Delete apps from the system- You can uninstall native apps such as App Store, Camera, Safari or Messages.
  • Default apps- A menu in Settings > Apps allows you to choose alternative apps for browser, messaging, keyboard, etc.

Improvements in the Search app

On the appLook fornow includes the option to share the location of lost items using a temporary link. This link can open even on non-Apple devices, making it easy to recover AirTags or other compatible accessories.

Camera Control Changes

Camera Control Digital Zoom Function

The buttonCamera Control, exclusive to the iPhone 16, incorporates new capabilities in iOS 18.2 that make it much more interesting and useful:

  • Two-stage shutter: Allows you to lock exposure and autofocus with light pressure.
  • Configuration of thedouble click speedin accessibility settings (default, slow, and slowest).

New features in native apps

Some of the most important iOS apps receive improvements in this update. These are some of the new options that we will find in iOS 18.2:

  • Mail:
    • Automatic classification of emails to prioritize the most important ones.
    • Summary view that groups messages from the same sender.
  • Photos:
    • Improved album navigation.
    • Scrubbing frame by frame in videos.
    • Favorites album integrated into Utilities and Pinned Collections.
    • "Recently Viewed" and "Recently Shared" history, with option to delete.
  • Safari:
    • Custom backgrounds on the home page.
    • Downloads visible on the lock screen.
    • HTTPS Priority: URLs are automatically updated to secure connections when possible.
  • Apple Music y TV:
    • Search by natural language, combining genres, actors, moods and more.

Specific news for AirPods

Apple AirPods 4

  • Support for the hearing test feature on AirPods Pro 2 in new countries such as Spain, France and Italy.
  • Headphone support on AirPods Pro 2 in the United Arab Emirates.

Other news

  • Battery life and temperature controlimproved, increasing energy efficiency.
  • Volume limitconfigurable in Settings > Sounds and vibrations, applicable to the speaker.
  • Icon improvements- Updated design in the Settings app to unify the visual style.
  • Downloads in Safari- Tracking from lock screen and Dynamic Island.
  • voice notes- Now supports layered recording, allowing you to add vocals over a musical idea without the need for headphones and then import two-track projects directly into Logic Pro (iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max).
  • control center- Includes a button to write to Siri, configurable in the Action Button.
  • Apple Arcade– Option to disable game previews in the App Store.
  • Sudoku Customization- Available in three difficulty levels for News+ subscribers.
  • Custom search capabilities- in Podcasts, favorite categories and edited recommendations.

Bug fixes

  • Fixed issues with newly captured photos not immediately appearing in the All Photos grid.
  • Improvement in photos taken in night mode that could appear degraded with long exposures (iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max).

How to update to iOS 18.2

There are different forms ofupdate your iPhoneto download iOS 18.2, although I recommend following these steps:

  • EnterSettingson the iPhone.
  • Now touch onGeneral.
  • Click onSoftware update.
  • Wait a few seconds until the iPhone finds the updateiOS 18.2.
  • Tap onDescargar, you may need to accept or enter your code.
  • When the download is finished, the iPhone will reboot to install iOS 18.2.

This is one of thebiggest iOS updates Apple has released lately. The pity is that Apple Intelligence functions are still restricted to English. Although we already know that in a few months it will be available in Spanish.

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