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Apple Daily | iOS 18.2 Beta Enhances Siri with ChatGPT, New Find My Features, Public Release in December

AInvestTuesday, Nov 5, 2024 7:06 am ET
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【iPhone】

1. Apple has discontinued signing iOS 18.0.1, preventing users from downgrading from iOS 18.1, which includes new Apple Intelligence features and improved Siri functionality. The update has seen faster adoption compared to previous versions, with twice the upgrade rate of iOS 17.1. CEO Tim Cook highlighted these rapid upgrades during a recent announcement.

2. iOS 18.2 beta 2 introduces a new feature in the Find My app, allowing users to share the location of lost items with trusted individuals, even those without Apple devices. Additionally, the update includes ChatGPT integration, enhancing Siri's capabilities. Apple's compliance with the EU's Digital Markets Act will enable users to set default apps in iOS 18.4, expected in spring 2025.

3. The iOS 18.2 update, slated for early December, will introduce advanced Apple Intelligence features, including image generation tools and expanded language support. The update will also feature enhanced Siri capabilities and visual intelligence features for iPhone 16 users, alongside other improvements.

【iPad】

1. In preparation for more advanced Siri functionality, Apple is providing developers with App Intent APIs to make app content accessible to Siri. The iOS 18.2 beta includes ChatGPT integration, allowing Siri to answer questions about photos and documents. Some anticipated Siri features, like onscreen awareness, are expected in iOS 18.4, due in spring 2025.

2. iOS 18.2 beta 2 continues to refine Apple Intelligence capabilities, introducing features like item location sharing in the Find My app and ChatGPT usage limits for Siri. Other smaller updates include improvements to battery life, device temperature, and new Settings app icons.

3. The iOS 18.2 beta further develops ChatGPT integration with Siri, detailing usage limits and the option to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus for more advanced capabilities. Free access to ChatGPT resets daily, with a basic version available after the limit is reached.

4. The second betas of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 focus on Apple Intelligence advancements, including image generation tools and Siri integration with ChatGPT. These features require compatible devices and are currently limited to developers, with a public release expected in early December.

5. iPadOS compliance with the EU's Digital Markets Act is under review, requiring changes like allowing third-party app stores and accessory interoperability. The iPadOS 18 update will enable EU users to set alternative default apps, with a final judgement expected next year.

【Mac】

1. Apple's fall 2024 announcements introduced new iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro models with M4 chips. The lineup, expected to fully transition to M4 processors by 2025, will feature improved performance and power efficiency. Upcoming releases include M4 versions of MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro.

2. In the latest macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta, Apple has added a menu bar option for weather updates, displaying current conditions and hourly forecasts. This feature is part of the continued testing of Apple Intelligence tools, with a public release anticipated for early December.

【Others】

1. Apple is exploring the development of smart glasses, similar to Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, by surveying employees about existing market products. The potential device could feature a camera, Siri integration, and health capabilities, aiming to expand Apple's wearable offerings.

2. tvOS 18.2 beta introduces support for the 21:9 aspect ratio used by projectors, with options for various aspect ratios. The update also includes changes for external device volume feedback, with a public release expected alongside other upcoming software updates.

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