iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 are out with Genmoji and more Apple Intelligence features

Apple has released major updates for iOS 18 and iPadOS. Version 18.2 is now available with new Apple Intelligence features, such as Genmoji, ChatGPT integration, Image Playground, and more. It also packs improvements for Photos, Mail, Safari, and other parts of the operating system.

iOS 18.2 delivers some of the previously announced Apple Intelligence features. With the latest update, users can generate images in different styles based on text prompts, photos, and concepts. Also, the update lets you generate custom emojis right from the stock keyboard. If you need a very specific emoji that is not available by default, describe it to your iPhone, and it will generate it for you.

Another big part of iOS 18.2 is ChatGPT integration with Siri and Writing Tools. Siri can request information from ChatGPT to provide you with additional information or answer your questions. An important note is that you do not need an OpenAI account, albeit Apple lets you sign in with one if you want to access additional features.

Besides new Apple Intelligence features, Apple is expanding the availability to more countries. English-speaking customers in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK can now access Apple Intelligence on compatible devices.

Users with the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max can now enjoy more Camera Control features. Visual Intelligence now lets you capture something with your iPhone and ask Google or ChatGPT about the subject. Also, Camera Control now supports a two-stage shutter for focus and exposure control.

Other improvements in iOS and iPadOS 18.2 include Mail categorization, the ability to scrub frame-by-frame in the Photos app, new backgrounds for Safar, the option to import or export browsing data from and to Safari, natural language search in Apple Music, favorite categories in Podcasts, and more.

Here is the list of compatible iOS 18.2-compatible iPhones:

And here is the list of compatible iPads:

You can install iOS 18.2 or iPadOS 18.2 by heading to Settings > General > Software Update.