Apple is reportedly set to release iOS 18.2 earlier than initially planned. Originally expected sometime after December 10, the release is now scheduled for December 2.
What’s New
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his *Power On* newsletter, iOS 18.2 will bring significant updates to Apple Intelligence. Key features include **Image Playground** for creating images from text prompts, **Genmoji** for custom emoji creation, **ChatGPT integration with Siri**, and **visual intelligence** for object recognition in photos.
Additionally, the iOS 18.2 beta includes an option to control default apps, which may be available in the public release. This update aligns with Apple’s focus on advancing artificial intelligence in future iOS versions.
