Apple Daily | iOS 18.2 Adds Genmoji, Siri ChatGPT, & EU Web App Support for iPhone Home Screen

【iPhone】

1. Apple is introducing new Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2, including Writing Tools, notification summaries, and smart replies. iOS 18.2 will add Genmoji, Image Playground, and Siri ChatGPT integration. Some features will debut in 2025 with iOS 18.3 and iOS 18.4, enhancing Siri's capabilities in apps and personal context understanding.

2. iOS 18.2 introduces a feature for children in Australia to report iMessages with inappropriate content, part of Apple's efforts to combat CSAM. This feature will expand globally, building on existing Communication Safety measures.

3. iOS 18 allows users to customize Lock Screen shortcuts, with Snapchat now available as an option. The update includes Camera Control support for all iPhone 16 models.

4. Apple is planning to enable third-party browsers in the EU to create web apps for the iPhone Home Screen using custom engines with iOS 18.2. This change follows Apple's compliance with EU regulations.

5. The iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature a smaller Dynamic Island due to a "metalens" for Face ID, launching next year, according to analyst Jeff Pu.

【iPad】

1. The iPad 9 was discontinued earlier this year, coinciding with the launch of new iPad models and a price reduction for the iPad 10.

2. The next iPad mini is expected to feature an OLED display, enhancing brightness and contrast. However, its release could take a few years, as the iPad mini 7 was just launched.

【Mac】

1. Apple plans to announce new Macs, including models with M4 chips, next week. Expected updates include the iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro, with potential design changes for the Mac mini.

2. Apple is set to release new macOS Sequoia 15.1 with initial Apple Intelligence features. The update focuses on enhancing user experience with new Siri capabilities and other features.

3. Apple will allow third-party browser engines on Macs in the EU with the upcoming macOS update, aligning with the recent changes in the iOS ecosystem for web apps.

【Apple Watch】

1. Apple Watch Series 10 uses LTPO3 display technology, improving brightness and power efficiency. This technology may be used in future iPhones, enhancing battery life and viewing angles.

【Others】

1. Apple released a new firmware update for AirPods Pro 2, introducing Hearing Health features with iOS 18.1. These features include a hearing test and hearing aid functionality, starting in the U.S. and Canada.

2. Apple's TestFlight app has been updated to streamline beta testing, offering new features for developers and testers, including criteria settings and feedback options.

3. Private Cloud Compute is Apple's new cloud intelligence system, ensuring secure AI processing. Apple has made related research tools available for security analysis.

4. Perplexity has launched a native desktop app for macOS, offering AI-powered search capabilities and features like Pro Search and voice input.