Apple released iOS 18.2 in December 2024, introducing several major features, particularly around AI and Visual Intelligence.
Here are some amazing new capabilities your iPhone can do with the update:
Share AirTag Location with Trusted Friend or Airline
Share a link to your AirTag’s location with others, including airlines, for lost item tracking.
Require Screen On for Camera Control
On iPhone 16 models, ensure the screen is on before using the Camera Control button.
Lock Auto Exposure and Auto Focus
Lock these settings in the Camera app for more control over your shots.
View Video Fullscreen in Photos
Videos now play in full screen without needing to tap to expand.
iPhone Mirroring With Hotspot
Use iPhone Mirroring while sharing your hotspot with a Mac.
Track Safari Download Progress
Monitor downloads directly from the Lock Screen or Dynamic Island.
Adjust Media Volume on Lock Screen
Reintroduces the volume slider on the Lock Screen for easy media volume control.
Play Daily Sudoku Puzzles
Apple News+ subscribers can access daily sudoku puzzles with difficulty levels.
Easily Manage Default Apps
Manage default apps for email, browser, and more directly from Settings.
Adjust Camera Control Double-Click Speed
Customize the double-click speed for the Camera Control button.
Categorize Emails in Mail
Automatically sort emails into categories like Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions.
Generate Images Using Prompts
Use the new Image Playground app to create images based on prompts, including animation and illustration styles.
Get an iPhone Charge Time Estimate
Receive notifications on how long it will take to charge your iPhone to a specific level.
Create Custom Emoji Characters
Design unique Genmoji emojis based on your descriptions, including those resembling people from your Photos.
Query ChatGPT via Siri
Siri now refers complex queries to ChatGPT for detailed answers and content generation.
View ChatGPT Limits
Track your usage limits for ChatGPT-4 and DALL-E 3 image generations, with an option to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus.
Visual Intelligence
The iPhone 16 can provide information about your surroundings, such as restaurant details or text-to-speech features.
More Options in Writing Tools
Expanded options for modifying tone and content in the Writing Tools feature.
Search Apple Music and Apple TV in Natural Language
Use natural language to search for content in Apple Music and Apple TV, such as “family-friendly movies” or “upbeat workout songs.”
Test Your Hearing With AirPods Pro
A new hearing test feature helps users assess hearing loss using AirPods Pro 2.
Limit iPhone’s Speaker Volume
Set a maximum volume limit to prevent loud sounds, especially useful for children.
Layer Voice Memo Recordings
On iPhone 16 Pro models, layer voice recordings over instrumental tracks for musicians.
These features bring smarter, more intuitive controls and capabilities to your iPhone, enhancing both functionality and user experience.
