Apple has just released iOS 18.2 for the iPhone and iPadOS 18.2 for your iPad. The highlight of the update is the second round of Apple Intelligence features for compatible devices.
ChatGPT Integration Is Here
The top new addition is ChatGPT integration with Siri. Instead of trying to depend on Apple’s so-so virtual assistant, you can select the much-more capable ChatGPT to answer your question. You can also use ChatGPT on your iPhone to compose text and create images. While no ChatGPT account is required, you can also tie in your existing subscription to unlock additional features.
On the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, you can push the Camera Control button to activate Visual Intelligence. That allows you to take an image and search Google or ask ChatGPT for more information.
Tap Image Playground to create a fun and unique image with just a text prompt. With the dedicated app, you can add a description or even create an image that looks like you or others from a photo in the Photo Library. The images feature a 3D animated look.
Genmoji uses Apple Intelligence to create a unique emoji. Just like Image Playground, you can type in a description or even create a personalized emoji with a photo of a friend or family member. The results can be shared in Messages.
For the Notes app, Image Wand creates an image from a text description or an existing drawing. You can choose from one of three different styles of images.
Writing Tools, which originally arrived as one of the Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1, is also getting better with the latest update. Choose Describe Your Change for more control on what changes are made by the feature.
Big Features Still Coming in 2025
There are still a number of Apple Intelligence features planned for software updates in 2025. Probably the best one we’re still waiting for is a more capable Siri that will be able to draw on personal context and what’s onscreen.
Another upcoming feature is Priority Notifications. That will use AI to summarize your sea of notifications and place the most important ones on top of the screen.
