Apple released this Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the iOS 18.2 update for iPhones from model 11 onwards, along with corresponding versions for macOS Sequoia 15.2, iPadOS 18.2, watchOS 11.2 and visionOS 2.2. The main new feature focuses on personalization and security improvements, such as opacity adjustments on the lock screen with the Liquid Glass effect and sharing via AirDrop using unique codes for unsaved contacts. The goal is to offer greater flexibility and protection to users on compatible Apple devices.
The update arrives amid a wave of optimizations for the ecosystem, including emergency alerts in the US and support for offline lyrics in Apple Music. Desenvolvido by the software team at Apple in Cupertino, Califórnia, the package fixes vulnerabilities and adds practical tools such as reminders with urgent alarms.
- Main affected devices: iPhone 11 or later, iPad Pro/Air of recent generations, Mac with M1 chip or later.
- Release time: from 10am in the Pacífico time zone (1pm in Brasília).
- Approximate download size: between 1.5 GB and 3 GB, depending on the model.
These changes aim to improve the daily experience, with a gradual rollout to avoid server overload.
Visual customizations in iOS 18.2
Users can now adjust the lock screen opacity directly in the display settings. Essa option integrates the Liquid Glass, allowing custom transparencies in widgets and backgrounds.
The feature expands to iPadOS, where drag-and-drop multitasking returns after being removed in the previous version.
AirDrop expansion and security
AirDrop gains single-code sharing, facilitating transfers to strangers without adding contacts. Disponível globally, the mode requires mutual confirmation to prevent unwanted access.
Enhanced safety alerts arrive across the US, notifying you of floods or disasters with maps and guidance links. Apple tested the system in real simulations for accuracy.
At União Europeia, simultaneous translation on AirPods begins after regulatory approvals, supporting languages such as English, French and German in live calls.
Apple Music improvements and reminders
The Lembretes app includes an “urgent” flag, which activates automatic alarms when setting deadlines. Essa function synchronizes with calendars and notifies via sound or vibration.
In Apple Music, offline lyrics allow you to view songs downloaded without the internet, in addition to the playlist “Favoritas Songs” in the Principais Escolhas section. Usuários access via search or personalized recommendations.
The update fixes bugs in reproduction, ensuring stability on devices with iOS 18.2.
Updates to Apple Podcasts
Podcasts automatically generates chapters for English episodes without prior tagging, using AI for topic segmentation.
Timed links appear at key moments, such as mentions of other shows, clickable during playback.
These features speed up navigation, with support for partial transcripts for quick searches.
Features for Vision Pro in visionOS 2.2
Modo Viagem extends support to cars and buses, calculating immersive routes in mixed reality.
Hand-drawn content integrates with Logitech Muse in apps like Freeform, allowing for spatial annotations.
Tables in Freeform manage virtual spreadsheets, with collaborative editing via SharePlay.
The version focuses on usability, with fixes for game controllers and stability in long sessions.
Innovations in iPadOS 18.2
Drag-and-drop multitasking restores native gestures, moving apps between windows seamlessly.
Integrates iOS updates, such as podcasts with chapters and urgent reminders, optimized for the larger screen.
iPad Pro users notice gains in productivity, especially when editing documents.
The update includes lock screen options with Liquid Glass, adapted for landscape orientation.
Apple Watch adjustments with watchOS 11.2
Enhanced safety alerts replicate those on iOS, displaying maps on your wrist during emergencies.
Sleep scores refine classifications by considering nightly patterns for weekly reporting.
- New support in Tides app: coastal maps in China for tidal conditions.
- Pause video recordings via Camera Remote on iPhone.
- Expanding sleep apnea detection to more countries, including França and Espanha.
These additions prioritize health, with automatic syncing to the paired iPhone.
Support in tvOS 18.2 for Apple TV
Profiles are created without a mandatory Apple account, simplifying familiar setups.
Age restriction mode respects ratings, blocking content by age defined in the main account.
Available on Apple 4K and HD TV, the update improves navigation in shared libraries.
The version integrates podcast and music improvements, with continuous playback on multi-devices.
Key Features of Apple Intelligence
Genmoji allows you to create personalized emojis via textual description, integrating contact photos.
Image Playground generates prompt images, with styles such as sketch or illustration.
Integration with ChatGPT on Siri answers complex queries, with data privacy options.
Writing Tools expand tones and formats, converting text into poems or summaries.
These tools run locally on A17 Pro or higher chips, prioritizing energy efficiency.
Apple plans expansions into additional languages, such as Brazilian Portuguese, in future updates.