Apple has released the third beta versions of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 to developers, marking another step towards the anticipated early December launch. This update brings a suite of cutting-edge AI-powered features, enhancing user experience across Apple devices.
Genmoji: Personalized Emoji Creation
One of the standout features in this beta is Genmoji, allowing users to create custom emoji characters based on descriptions or phrases. For instance, users can type "monkey with pink hat" to generate a unique emoji, adding a personal touch to digital communications.
Image Playground: AI-Generated Visuals
Image Playground introduces an exciting new dimension to visual content creation. This built-in app enables users to generate images from text prompts, offering options for Animation, Illustration, or Sketch styles. The feature is seamlessly integrated into apps like Messages and is also available as a standalone application.
Image Wand: Transforming Sketches into Art
iPad users will find the new Image Wand feature particularly useful. Integrated into the Notes app, it can transform rough sketches into polished images. It even allows users to fill empty spaces with AI-generated content that matches the surrounding context.
Siri with ChatGPT Integration
Apple is taking Siri to the next level by integrating ChatGPT capabilities. With user approval, Siri can now leverage ChatGPT for certain requests, potentially offering more comprehensive and nuanced responses.
Enhanced Writing Tools
The latest beta also includes improvements to writing tools, providing more options for open-ended content changes. This feature aims to assist users in crafting better-quality written content across various applications.
Visual Intelligence for iPhone 16
Exclusive to the upcoming iPhone 16, Visual Intelligence uses the device's camera to provide information about the user's surroundings, promising a more interactive and informative mobile experience.
Expanded Language Support and Early Access
Apple is broadening language support for these new features and implementing a waitlist system for early access to select functionalities, ensuring a smooth rollout of these advanced capabilities.
As Apple continues to refine these features through the beta testing process, users can look forward to a significant upgrade in AI-powered tools across their Apple devices when the final versions are released in early December.