Apple’s iOS 18.2 update is all set to launch very soon for eligible iPhone devices. The brings with it many new features and additions, the most notable of which would be the addition of Apple Intelligence to stable builds.
You can find a breakdown of these features, along with an overview of its estimated release date/time as well as the devices set to receive the update.
When does the iOS 18.2 update drop?
The iOS 18.2 update is expected to drop in a hours from the time of writing this article. While Apple is yet to confirm an exact release date/time for the update, rumors point to a December 9, 2024 release.
As always, these dates are subject to change and should be taken with a grain of salt.
iOS 18.2 supported devices
The following devices will receive the iOS 18.2 update:
- IPhone XR
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone SE (2nd Gen)
- iPhone SE (3rd Gen)
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Mini
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Mini
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro*
- iPhone 15 Pro Max*
- iPhone 16*
- iPhone 16 Plus*
- iPhone 16 Pro*
- iPhone 16 Pro Max*
Keep in mind that devices that lack Apple Intelligence (marked without an asterisk *) will bot have AI centric features such as Image Playground and Smart Script.
Noteworthy features from the iOS 18.2 update
- Siri and ChatGPT integration
- iMessage satellite capabilities
- Apple Cash Tap-to-Pay
- Apple Intelligence additions such as contextual text rewrites, personalized emoji, Magic Wand and other features.
- MIscellaneous other system optimizations
