The iOS 18.2 update is now available for all iPhones compatible with iOS 18. While most features are widely accessible, AI-powered tools like Visual Intelligence are exclusive to the latest iPhone models, leveraging their superior hardware capabilities.

Apple has once again thrilled iPhone users worldwide with the launch of the iOS 18.2 update, packed with an array of innovative features. Renowned for elevating user experiences with each update, Apple has prioritized the integration of advanced AI capabilities and exclusive tools for its newest devices. Here’s an in-depth look at the exciting additions in the iOS 18.2 update.

Figure 1.AI Features with iOS 18.2

Transforming User Experience Through AI-Powered Tools

Image Playground

Apple has launched the standalone Image Playground app, allowing users to generate animated and illustrated images from text prompts using generative AI [1]. Alongside this, the Genmoji feature enables users to create custom emojis, providing greater creative flexibility. Figure 1 shows AI Features with iOS 18.2.

Image Wand

The Image Wand feature transforms rough sketches or handwritten notes into polished images, making it easier to convert ideas into visuals and enhancing productivity.

Enhanced Writing Tools

The new Describe Your Change feature elevates text editing by enabling users to refine their writing. Whether crafting a more dynamic message or transforming text into poetic formats, the tool adapts to a variety of writing styles and needs.

Visual Intelligence

Exclusive to the iPhone 16 series, Visual Intelligence delivers real-time insights on objects and locations within the camera frame [2]. This feature also enables text translation, adds contact details from scanned text, and performs web searches directly through the camera view.

ChatGPT-Powered Smarts for Siri

Apple has enhanced Siri with ChatGPT integration, making it more intelligent and interactive. Siri can now handle complex queries, explain documents, and analyze photos, elevating the personal assistant experience.

Compatibility and Availability

The iOS 18.2 update is now available for all iPhones compatible with iOS 18. However, advanced AI features like Visual Intelligence and ChatGPT are exclusive to the iPhone 16 series and select high-end models, including the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

References:

1. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/ios-18-2-review-chatgpt-siri/
2. https://www.indiatvnews.com/technology/news/apple-s-siri-gets-smarter-iphone-16-gets-exclusive-ai-features-in-ios-18-2-2024-12-15-966349

Cite this article:

Janani R (2024), Apple's Siri Becomes More Intelligent, And the iPhone 16 Gains Exclusive AI Features with iOS 18.2, AnaTechmaz, pp. 200