Apple has released the second release candidate (RC) of iOS 18.2, bringing more AI capabilities to developers and public beta users as well as some new feature upgrades for all users. This version is mainly aimed at iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max and iPhone 16 series users, bringing a richer AI experience. Since it is still in the testing phase, it is recommended that users download and experience it on non-main devices to avoid potential bugs and battery life issues. The iOS 18.2 RC version has significant improvements in the "Find My" application, the "Mail" application and Siri, and introduces new AI functions such as Genmoji, Visual Intelligence and Image Playground to bring users more convenience and intelligence usage experience. The official version is expected to be released within a week.
Apple launched the second release candidate (RC) of iOS 18.2 to developers and public beta users on December 9. This update comes more than a month after the release of iOS 18.1. iOS18.1 brings several new features and fixes to users, and this RC version is mainly targeted at some developers and test users, adding more AI features. In addition, the RC version also includes some new features and upgrades that are suitable for all users.
It should be noted that since the RC version is still in the testing phase, it is recommended that users download it on non-main devices, because this version may have bugs and battery life may also be affected. Therefore, it is recommended that you experience it on the secondary device rather than on the mobile phone you use every day.
Although Apple has not announced the official release date of iOS 18.2, it usually pushes the update to the public about a week after releasing the RC version. The following are some new features that will be launched in iOS18.2. Specifically, the AI function is currently limited to iPhone15Pro, Pro Max and iPhone16 series users.
First, the Find My app has been improved to make it easier for users to find lost items. After selecting an item through "Find My" > "Items", you can enable "Share Item Location" to share the location information of the lost item with him.
Secondly, the mail application has also been upgraded, with a new mail classification function to help users better manage mail. Users can sort messages into categories, similar to how Gmail and Outlook do.
Furthermore, the locked volume slider function has been restored, and users can set it to display on the lock screen. In addition, users can set a volume limit for the device to protect the speakers of children's devices.
With the development of AI technology, Apple has also launched a new feature called Genmoji, which allows users to generate custom emoticons based on descriptions. In addition, the Visual Intelligence feature identifies objects through the camera and provides relevant information. There is also the Image Playground, where users can generate images through text prompts.
In addition, Siri has also received an upgrade. Users can access ChatGPT through Siri to get smarter answers. These new features will undoubtedly make users' iPhone experience richer and more convenient.
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? Added "Find My" function to facilitate sharing the location of items.
✉️ The email application has been upgraded to support multi-category email management.
? Siri introduces ChatGPT to provide a more intelligent voice assistant experience.
All in all, the iOS 18.2 RC version brings many exciting new features and improvements, especially in terms of AI. Although it is still in the testing stage, we believe that the official version will bring users a smoother and smarter mobile phone experience after its release. Stay tuned!