The editor of Downcodes learned that Apple has released a public beta version of iOS 18.2, which contains a series of exciting AI features. These features were previously only available to developers, but now ordinary users can also experience it first! This update covers many highlights such as AI expression generator, image generation application, ChatGPT function integrated with Siri, and visual search on iPhone 16. The launch of these new features marks a solid step for Apple in the field of artificial intelligence, bringing users a more convenient and smarter experience.
Apple has released to the public a beta version of its latest mobile operating system, iOS 18.2, which comes with a host of exciting artificial intelligence (AI) features. These features were previously only available to developers, but now ordinary users can also experience them in advance.
The new update includes an AI expression generator application called Genmoji, Image Playground image generation application, ChatGPT function integrated with Siri, and visual search using the iPhone 16 camera.
These new features are collectively called "Apple Intelligence," cleverly abbreviated to "AI." Apple Intelligence is based on large-scale language model technology and aims to provide users with smarter Siri services, text writing and proofreading assistants, and image generation capabilities. In addition, third-party developers can also use the functions of Apple Smart to implement more powerful functions in their own applications, which will bring a richer user experience to users.
Users can use the new ChatGPT extension through Siri to ask questions, write text, generate images, and more. This feature also saves history if the user is logged in, and paying subscribers can also use more advanced ChatGPT features. Such a collaboration benefits both parties: ChatGPT gets more exposure through the iPhone's huge user base, while Apple gets a more powerful virtual assistant.
On iPhone 16, users can also press the newly added camera control button to activate the visual intelligence function and use the camera lens to search and identify objects and places in the real world. However, not all new features are available immediately. Some features still require a queue to gain access. Apple Smart must be enabled first (it's off by default), and then the user will need to request access to other image-generating features. Apple has not announced how long users will have to wait, but it is expected to take days or even weeks, mainly due to AI safety considerations.
Before the release of iOS 18.2, Apple had launched some AI features in iOS 18.1, such as writing tools and notification summaries. In addition, Siri's appearance has also been updated, and the edges of the screen will glow, bringing a new visual experience.
In addition to the iOS 18.2 public beta, Apple also released the first public beta versions of iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2 and tvOS 18.2.
All in all, the release of the iOS 18.2 public beta brings many new AI-based experiences to users, and also heralds Apple’s continued exploration and innovation in the field of artificial intelligence. The editor of Downcodes looks forward to the arrival of the subsequent official version, and continues to pay attention to Apple's latest progress in the field of AI.