New Delhi: As iPhone users eagerly anticipate the iOS 18.1 update, Apple has fast-tracked its AI-driven vision with the iOS 18.2 beta, showcasing significant advancements that are likely to headline the upcoming iPhone 16 series. This update, weighing over 7GB, delivers Apple’s most ambitious AI features yet, including seamless integration with ChatGPT and enhanced AI tools across multiple functions.
At the heart of the iOS 18.2 beta is Apple’s collaboration with OpenAI, announced at WWDC 2024, to bring ChatGPT’s powerful AI directly to iPhones. Siri now leverages ChatGPT for handling complex requests, passing certain queries to ChatGPT servers to manage tasks beyond Apple’s built-in systems. This means users can, for instance, query Siri about an image on-screen and receive detailed information, enhancing both functionality and accessibility.
One of the standout features is Genmojis, Apple’s AI-powered emojis that allow users not only to view but also to customize them with personal flair. Genmojis blend traditional Apple design with AI creativity, adding a unique, interactive element to digital communication.
Apple has also revamped AI writing features, enabling users to tailor writing styles and formats. With iOS 18.2, users can experiment by converting an email into a poem or switching to a formal tone for professional documents, tapping into AI-driven style adaptability.
For creative minds, Apple introduces Image Playground, allowing users to generate images directly from text prompts. Although currently limited to Apple’s apps, this feature rivals Google’s Gemini AI in the Pixel 9, expanding Apple’s toolkit for visual AI creativity.
Additionally, iOS 18.2 enhances the camera with AI-integrated features. Now, with the iPhone 16’s dedicated camera control button, users can point their camera at a location, such as a café, to view reviews, gather information, and even prompt ChatGPT to answer related queries. This camera-based AI integration promises to offer real-time insights into surroundings, from dining spots to landmarks, redefining how users interact with the world.
Apple’s rapid move to iOS 18.2 beta underscores its commitment to making AI the core of its future products, setting the stage for what’s to come with the iPhone 16 and keeping users excited about Apple’s next-generation technology.
