iOS 18.2 is already here, these are all the new features

Apple has just released iOS 18.2, an update that brings very interesting new features for our iPhone. With this version of the operating system, Apple Intelligence image tools finally arrive. Although there are more, such as the ability to automatically organize emails in Mail, Genmoji and Image Playground practically steal all the attention. Let’s talk, then, about all the new features that come with this update.

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A leap forward in artificial intelligence: Genmoji and Image Playground

With Genmoji, we can now create custom emojis directly from the keyboard. Directly from the emoji selector, we can describe with words the emoji we want to create. Based on our description, the system generates several options, which we can save and use like any other emoji. All our creations are automatically synced between our devices thanks to iCloud, so they will always be available, whether we use the iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

For its part, Image Playground takes image creation to a new level. It allows us to generate images based on textual descriptions, concepts, or even photos from our photo library. Its integration with Messages and Notes makes sharing our creations immediate. Additionally, the intelligent suggestions for styles and themes simplify the process, allowing us to create professional-quality images with just a couple of taps.

ChatGPT integration: Siri and Writing Tools take a step forward

Another major innovation in iOS 18.2 is the integration of ChatGPT into Siri and the Writing Tools, which allows us to access the power of OpenAI’s artificial intelligence directly from our iPhone, without the need to install third-party apps. Siri can now use ChatGPT to answer questions or assist us with specific tasks, such as drafting a message or suggesting ideas.

We do not need an OpenAI account to use this feature. Additionally, Apple has implemented a unique privacy system that ensures our queries are always anonymous. If we already have a ChatGPT account, we can link it to enjoy additional benefits, such as accessing the most advanced models.

For its part, Writing Tools has also received improvements. Now, when writing text in any app, we can use ChatGPT to rewrite it, improve it, or even turn it into a poem. This functionality adapts to the iOS workflow, making writing tasks, whether creative or professional, much simpler.

Mail, Photos, Safari, and other improvements

There’s more. Along with the arrival of Image Tools and ChatGPT, Apple has also dedicated time to bringing new features. As we have already seen in the iOS 18.2 beta, the following stand out among them:

• New options in the Photos app, such as the ability to clear the history of “Recently Viewed” and “Recently Shared” albums, which is very useful for those of us who share our iPhone with others or simply want to better organize our images.
• In Safari, we can now export and import browsing data between different browsers, making it easier to switch between devices or synchronize across different platforms.
• Mail Categorization arrives, a tool that organizes our emails more efficiently, prioritizing the most important messages and grouping those from the same sender so we can review them at a glance.
• Improvements in video playback, including a redesigned player, the ability to advance frame by frame, and the option to disable loop playback. Details like these make the Photos app more flexible to our preferences.

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As always, Apple has fixed several bugs that were present in previous versions, such as the issue with recent photos not appearing in the camera roll or a glitch in capturing photos in Night mode.

Available to install right now, iOS 18.2 gives us access to a long list of new features, while also ensuring that our device is up to date with the latest privacy and performance improvements.