- iOS 18.2 will release on December 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM PT.
- iOS 18.2 will bring Apple Intelligence features like Genmoji, Image Playground, and ChatGPT integration in Siri.
- You will still get the iOS 18.2 update even if your iPhone is not compatible with Apple Intelligence.
It’s been a while since Apple introduced its AI features. However, a majority of those features are still unavailable for users who are not interested in installing beta updates. If you are one of them, gear up for iOS 18.2. Apple is expected to roll out iOS 18.2 soon with its next set of Apple Intelligence features. While Apple has not revealed at what time iOS 18.2 is coming out, we can take a cue from its last update. Considering the same, we have listed iOS 18.2 release time below. For those, who are eagerly waiting to try Apple’s AI features, here’s the when iOS 18.2 will be available along with the features it will bring.
Update: Apple has announced that iOS 18.2 will release on December 11, 2024. While the exact release time is not know, Apple usually rolls out updates at 10:00 AM PT.
iOS 18.2 Release Date and Time
Apple has officially confirmed that iOS 18.2 will release on December 11, 2024 at 10:00 AM PT. If you are not in the US, the update will be available for you as per your time zone. Here is the iOS 18.2 release time in other countries and regions. Please note that unless stated otherwise, all the mentioned iOS 18.2 release timings are for Monday, December 9, 2024.
- Alaska: 9:00 AM AKDT
- Australia (Northern Territory): 2:30 AM ACST (Tuesday, December 12)
- Australia: 3:00 AM AEST (Tuesday, December 10)
- Belgium: 7:00 PM CEST
- Brazil: 2:00 PM BRT
- Canada: 1:00 PM EDT
- China: 1:00 AM CST (Tuesday, December 12)
- France: 7:oo PM PDT
- Germany: 7:00 PM CEST
- India: 11:30 PM IST
- Japan: 2:00 AM JST (Tuesday, December 12)
- Russia: 8:00 PM MSK
- Singapore: 1:00 AM GST (Tuesday, December 12)
- South Africa: 7:00 PM SAST
- United Arab Emirates: 9:00 PM GST
- United Kingdom: 6:00 PM BST/ 5:00 PM GMT
- United States: 10:00 AM PST
Which Features Will be Available in iOS 18.2?
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Since Apple has already released the iOS 18.2 Release Candidate, which is considered to be the final update before the stable update, we have a firm idea about iOS 18.2 features. Here are all iOS 18.2 features you will get:
- Image Playground app to generate AI images using photos or a text description. Check out our Image Playground app guide to see how to use the app.
- Genmoji feature in iOS 18.2 will allow you to create custom emojis.
- ChatGPT support is finally coming to iPhones compatible with Apple Intelligence. You will be able to access ChatGPT on your iPhone without an account and using Siri.
- Image Wand is a new Apple Intelligence feature that turns sketch and handwritten notes into images.
- Visual Intelligence with Camera Control on supported iPhones.
- Camera Control two-stage shutter to lock focus and exposure.
- Categorization in the Mail app to prioritize important emails.
- Ability to scrub frame-by-frame in videos in the Photos app.
- New Safari backgrounds for the start page.
Will I Get the iOS 18.2 Update If My iPhone Doesn’t Support Apple Intelligence?
Yes, you will get the iOS 18.2 update even if your iPhone doesn’t support Apple Intelligence. However, you will not get the AI features offered by the update.
