Apple Intelligence iOS 18.2: A Sneak Peek at AI-Powered Features
iPhone users can now download the public beta for Apple’s iOS 18.2, which brings integrated ChatGPT and other AI-inspired features. However, certain features won’t be available immediately.
Compatibility and Installation
The latest features are also available in iPadOS 18.2 for iPad and MacOS Sequoia 15.2 for Mac. To install the update, head to Settings on your iPhone or iPad and System Settings on your Mac. Go to General, select Software Update, and then allow the beta update to download and install.
Signing Up for Apple Intelligence
After installing the update, you’ll need to sign up for Apple Intelligence if you haven’t already done so. Go to Settings and select Apple Intelligence & Siri. Turn on the switch for Apple Intelligence, wait a few minutes (or longer), and you can then request access to some of the key AI-powered features.
ChatGPT and Visual Intelligence
Some of the new skills, including the Image Playground, Genmoji, and the Image Wand, won’t be available right off the bat. If you try to launch them, you’ll be prompted to request early access. The message tells you that you’ll be notified when the features are ready for you to share your feedback.
For now, you can at least take ChatGPT for a spin. Head to Settings and select Apple Intelligence & Siri. You should find the new extension for ChatGPT, which you can then set up. Sign in to ChatGPT if you have an account, and it will keep track of your conversations. Otherwise, you’re able to use it without an account. The next time you ask Siri for help that it can’t provide, it will ask if you want to use ChatGPT instead.
One other feature you’ll be able to try is Visual Intelligence. However, this one is limited to iPhone 16 users. Here, you can press and hold the Camera Control on the latest iPhone and snap a photo of a landmark or other item. In response, Apple will search on the item, providing details about it.
Conclusion
While the beta update is a good start, it’s disappointing that some features won’t be available immediately. Hopefully, this won’t be the case when the regular version of iOS 18.2 rolls out in December.
FAQs
Q: What devices are compatible with Apple Intelligence iOS 18.2?
A: iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, all iPhone 16 models, and iPad and Mac models with an M1 chip or later.
Q: How do I install the public beta for Apple Intelligence iOS 18.2?
A: Head to Settings on your iPhone or iPad and System Settings on your Mac. Go to General, select Software Update, and then allow the beta update to download and install.
Q: Can I use ChatGPT without an account?
A: Yes, you’re able to use ChatGPT without an account. However, if you sign in to ChatGPT, it will keep track of your conversations.
Q: What is Visual Intelligence?
A: Visual Intelligence is a feature that allows you to press and hold the Camera Control on the latest iPhone and snap a photo of a landmark or other item. In response, Apple will search on the item, providing details about it.
