Apple launches significant updates to Apple Intelligence, including creative tools, writing enhancements, visual intelligence, and expansion
Apple announced the launch of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, introducing significant updates to Apple Intelligence. Key features include:
- Creative Tools:
- Image Playground: Create custom images using themes, text descriptions, and personal photos in styles like Animation and Illustration.
- Genmoji: Generate personalized emojis with descriptions or photos, with options for accessories and themes.
- Writing Enhancements:
- Advanced Writing Tools with a “Describe Your Change” feature for tailored text revisions.
- Integration of ChatGPT into Siri and Writing Tools for content generation, image creation, and AI assistance.
- Visual Intelligence:
- Camera Control on iPhone 16 enables real-time learning about surroundings, translating text, detecting contact information, and integrating with tools like Google and ChatGPT.
- Language and Regional Expansion:
- Localized English support for Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the U.K.
- Upcoming expansion to languages like French, German, Japanese, and more in April 2025.
- Privacy-Focused AI:
- Features include on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute to safeguard user data, inspected by independent experts.
Availability:
The updates are free for supported devices, including iPhone 16/15 Pro, iPads with A17 Pro/M1 or later, and Macs with M1 or later.
This rollout emphasizes creativity, productivity, and privacy in AI advancements.