By Today, Apple launched the second developer beta for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, unveiling major enhancements to its Apple Intelligence AI platform. The update introduces new features, including image generation capabilities and integration with ChatGPT.
The highlight of the release, Image Playground, enables users to generate AI-crafted images using natural language prompts. This tool is available within Messages and as a standalone app, though it currently supports only animation and illustration styles, not photorealistic images.
Key Updates in Apple’s Second Developer Beta for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2
- Genmoji Custom Emoji Creation: Developers testing the beta can now try Genmoji, a new feature for generating custom emoji characters based on user descriptions or contacts. Currently exclusive to iOS and iPadOS, Genmoji support for macOS is planned in a future update.
- Siri and ChatGPT Integration: Siri now integrates with ChatGPT, enabling Apple’s assistant to refer complex questions to OpenAI’s chatbot. This feature supports both text and image generation, though advanced capabilities are limited for free users. Unlimited access is available through a $19.99 per month ChatGPT Plus subscription.
Key Updates in Apple’s Second Developer Beta for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2
- Genmoji Custom Emoji Creation: Developers testing the beta can now try Genmoji, a new feature for generating custom emoji characters based on user descriptions or contacts. Currently exclusive to iOS and iPadOS, Genmoji support for macOS is planned in a future update.
- Siri and ChatGPT Integration: Siri now integrates with ChatGPT, enabling Apple’s assistant to refer complex questions to OpenAI’s chatbot. This feature supports both text and image generation, though advanced capabilities are limited for free users. Unlimited access is available through a $19.99 per month ChatGPT Plus subscription.
