all the news and possible launch

Is left over very little until Apple officially launches iOS 18.2 and we already know all the main news that will arrive with this important update. In just a few weeks we will be able to enjoy it on the iPhone, and I am sure that, after seeing all the improvements that Apple is preparing, you will want to install it as soon as possible.

• What’s new in iOS 18.2
• iOS 18.2 released

What’s new in iOS 18.2

It is about the second big update of iOS 18 and there are many new features that we know will be released in iOS 18.2. These are the main ones.

Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence will not only add new features, it will also be available in new regions of the world.

• Image Playground: This app, which is also integrated into Messages, allows you to create images from descriptions and photos of you or your friends.
• Image Wand– This feature allows you to add images to what you’ve written in the Notes app. If you’re using an iPad, you can do a quick sketch with the Apple Pencil and Image Wand will transform it into something more elaborate.
• Genmoji– Designed to create custom emojis. It is similar to Image Playground, but in a mini version, the size of an emoji. Those with iOS 18.1 can view and get information about Genmojis, but they can only be created on iOS 18.2. On older versions of iOS, they will appear as an image.
• Siri con ChatGPT: Siri can pass your requests to ChatGPT, but it is optional. You don’t need an account, and whatever you ask Siri can be sent to ChatGPT if you prefer. ChatGPT has more advanced information than Siri and can generate images and text.
• Visual Intelligence: On iPhone 16, Visual Intelligence helps you identify objects and places around you. Press and hold the Camera Control button to activate it and point the iPhone at something. You can get hours and reviews by pointing to a restaurant, copy text, read aloud, search on Google, ask ChatGPT questions about what you see, and much more.
• Writing Tools– The Rewrite function is no longer limited to three styles. Now you can describe the tone or content you want, such as using more dynamic words or turning an email into a poem.
• Languages ​​and regions– In iOS 18.2, Apple Intelligence now supports English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom, in addition to US English, the rest of the world will have to continue waiting until early. 2025 when iOS 18.4 is released.

Changes in Europe

With iOS 18.2 they arrive Exclusive news for iPhones from the countries of the European Unionto comply with the latest laws approved on the old continent. We have 2 important changes:

• Custom engines for web browsers: All browsers for iPhone use Apple’s WebKit engine, something that may change from now on in apps distributed in Europe. Although in the rest of the world, Apple still requires that web browsers for iPhone and iPad be based on WebKit.
• Delete more apps from the system: For some time now we have been able to delete some default apps from iOS, but not all. Starting with iOS 18.2, EU users will also be able to delete apps like the App Store, Camera, Safari, Messages, and Photos.

Default apps

In iOS 18.2 we have a section in Settings to configure default apps. entering Settings > Apps > Default apps We can find this menu to change the default apps. In European countries we have the option to change more default applications, replacing Apple’s ones. These are the options:

• App Store.
• Email.
• Messages.
• Telephone.
• Call filter.
• Web browser.
• Passwords.
• Keyboard.

Improvements in the Search app

Apple has improved the Find My app on the iPhone, making it easier to locate people and devices like AirTags. And with iOS 18.2, if you lose a device, you can share the location of the lost item with another person through a link that even works on non-Apple devices.

this link will allow other users to see the location of the object and help you find it. The function has a time limit, the link expires after a few days or when the lost device is recovered.

The Search app now allows you to share the location of an object to locate it

What’s new for Camera Control

Camera Control is the new button on the iPhone 16 that allows us to open the camera, take photos and perform some actions and, with iOS 18.2, Apple has expanded the functions. Now we find an option to lock auto exposure and set autofocus with light pressure on the button.

There is also an option to adjust Camera Control double-click speed. We can choose between default, slow and slower from the accessibility settings.

Other news

• Improvements in battery life and temperature control: Apple indicates that it has improved the battery life and temperature of the iPhone with this update.
• Volume limits: Within Settings > Sounds and vibrations we have a new setting called Volume Limit that allows us to define the maximum volume at which the iPhone speaker can play audio. This limit will not affect phone calls, FaceTime, alarms, and other system sounds.
• Icon improvements: Apple has slightly changed the design of the icons that appear in the Settings app. Now these match the design of the icons that we have on the home screen.
• Changes to Safari downloads: iOS 18.2 comes with an improvement in the way Safari downloads are managed, which we can now follow from the lock screen.
• Voice memo improvements: The app is now more professional, being able to overlay two audio recordings, with options to separate and edit layers.
• control center– We have a new button available to type to Siri, this can also be assigned to the Action Button or lock screen buttons.
• App Store– In the App Store there is a new option to disable game previews in the Apple Arcade interface.

iOS 18.2 released

Although Apple has only confirmed that this update will arrive in December, the possible release date of iOS 18.2 has been leaked and agrees with what we are seeing in the betas. Therefore it is expected that Apple will officially launch iOS 18.2 next Monday, December 2so there is very little left to install it.

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