Apple has launched the public beta versions of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, introducing new AI-driven features to its devices. Released on Wednesday, November 6, the update expands Apple’s suite of intelligence tools, including image and emoji generation, and the highly anticipated Siri integration with ChatGPT.
Apple began rolling out its AI features with iOS 18.1, and the company plans to introduce additional functionalities over several updates gradually. Here’s a quick look at the changes and how to install the latest beta.
Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2
Apple’s latest AI features bring exciting new tools to compatible devices, including ChatGPT integration with Siri. When chatting with Siri, you can get answers from Apple’s AI models or tap into OpenAI’s ChatGPT for web-based knowledge searches. This makes Siri more versatile and useful for finding general information.
The update also introduces Apple’s new AI image generators. The Image Playground tool, available across several apps, lets users create pictures from text prompts—even generating images based on saved contact photos. Genmoji allows you to design custom emojis that can be shared in Messages.
For those with the iPhone 16, the Visual Intelligence feature in iOS 18.2 Beta works similarly to Google Lens. It lets users use their cameras to search visually, extract text from posters, and translate signs in real time.
To sum up, here are the new Apple Intelligence features in this update:
- Siri integration with ChatGPT
- Image Playground for generating custom images
- Genmoji for creating personalized emojis
- Visual Intelligence in the iPhone 16 camera
How to install iOS 18.2 Beta
The Public Beta can be downloaded for free, but you must register on the program website:
- Access beta.apple.com;
- Sign in with your Apple account;
- Select “Register”;
- Choose a device and complete the process.
Then, you can check if the update is already available on the device:
- Open the Settings app;
- Select “General”;
- Tap “Software Updates”;
- Download the Beta version.
Which iPhones received Apple Intelligence?
Check out the iPhone, iPad, and Mac models that receive Apple’s suite of AI tools: iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPad Pro (M1 and newer)
- iPad Air (M1 and newer)
- MacBook Air (M1 and newer)
- MacBook Pro (M1 and newer)
- iMac (M1 and newer)
- Mac Mini (M1 and newer)
- Mac Studio (M1 Max and newer)
- Mac Pro (M2 Ultra and newer)
Which iPhones will receive iOS 18.2?
The stable version of iOS 18.2 will be released for all iPhones compatible with iOS 18:
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2020)
- iPhone SE (2022)
The operating system version must still undergo adjustments in the Beta and will be released to the general public by the end of the year.
