Apple releases iOS 18.2 system with new artificial intelligence features and changes to AirDrop

Apple made the iOS 18.2 operating system update available to users of the brand’s smartphones this Wednesday, December 11, 2024. The software package reaches devices starting with the iPhone 11 model. The technology company also simultaneously released the corresponding versions for its entire line of equipment. Computers receive macOS Sequoia 15.2. The tablets start to operate with iPadOS 18.2. Smart watches and mixed reality glasses get watchOS 11.2 and visionOS 2.2, respectively.

The download requires between 1.5 GB and 3 GB of free space on internal storage, depending on the device model. The release took place from 1 pm on Brasília time. The schedule follows a gradual distribution to avoid instability on the company’s servers in Cupertino, in Califórnia. The package fixes security vulnerabilities identified in previous versions. The development team focused its efforts on artificial intelligence tools, new interface customization options and new data protection protocols for consumers.

Personalização Lock Screen and Sharing Changes

Users now have direct control over the opacity of elements on the lock screen through display settings. The interface adopts the visual effect known as Liquid Glass. Essa technology allows you to apply custom transparencies to widgets and desktop backgrounds. The change offers an unprecedented level of visual customization for owners of the brand’s phones.

The AirDrop file transfer system has received a structural modification to increase security when exchanging documents with unknown people. The tool now requires the generation of a unique sharing code. The sender and recipient need to mutually confirm the transaction. The digital barrier prevents sending unwanted images or files in public places.

The update introduces improved security alerts for the Estados Unidos audience. The system notifies citizens about natural disasters, such as floods, by displaying detailed maps and links to evacuation guidelines. The company carried out real simulations to calibrate the accuracy of the warnings. Na União Europeia, AirPods headphones gain support for simultaneous translation in live calls. The role covers languages ​​including English, French and German, pending local regulatory approvals.

Ferramentas artificial intelligence and text processing

The integration of artificial intelligence-based features represents a significant portion of the new software package. The Genmoji application allows you to create custom figures from simple textual descriptions. The user types what they want and the system generates the drawing. The tool can integrate real photos of address book contacts to compose the images. Image Playground works in a similar way, but focuses on generating illustrations complete with sketch or digital art styles.

The Siri virtual assistant has received direct integration with ChatGPT to answer complex queries. The user can trigger third-party artificial intelligence without leaving the phone’s main interface. The company has implemented strict privacy options to protect data during these interactions. Writing tools expand text editing capabilities. The system converts paragraphs into structured summaries or changes the tone of the message.

Essas advanced processing functions require high computing power. The resources only run locally on devices equipped with A17 Pro processors or higher versions, in addition to computers with an M1 chip. The architecture prioritizes energy efficiency so as not to compromise the battery. The company plans to expand support for additional languages ​​in future updates. Brazilian Portuguese is on the list of languages ​​that will receive artificial intelligence tools in the coming months.

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Otimizações in audio and task management applications

The native reminders app has incorporated a new urgency label for critical tasks. The user activates marking by setting important deadlines. The function generates automatic alarms that ignore the device’s partial silent mode. The system synchronizes the data with the calendar and emits sound notifications or continuous vibrations until the activity is recognized.

The Apple Music platform received improvements aimed at consuming media without an internet connection. Subscribers can now view the lyrics of synchronized songs even in offline mode, as long as the track is downloaded to the device. The app has also added an automatic playlist called Músicas Favoritas within the top picks section. The algorithm facilitates quick access to the most listened to content.

The podcast manager started using artificial intelligence to segment long episodes. The system generates automatic chapters for programs in English, even when the content creator does not book in advance. Navigation gains timed links that appear on the screen at specific moments in the audio. Listeners can click on shortcuts when presenters mention other programs or websites. The update also fixes playback glitches and improves the overall stability of media apps.

Atualizações for tablets, watches and media devices

iPadOS 18.2 restores drag and drop functionality to the multitasking interface. The feature had been removed in a previous version and returns with improved native gestures. The user can move applications between split windows without interrupting the workflow. The tablets’ larger screen also receives customization options with the Liquid Glass effect, adapted for horizontal orientation.

Smartwatches running watchOS 11.2 gain refined metrics for health monitoring. The sleep scoring system now considers detailed nighttime patterns to generate more accurate weekly reports. Emergency alerts with maps also reach users’ wrists. The package brings specific modifications for different regions and integrated applications.

• The tide application supports coastal maps on the China for monitoring sea conditions.
• The camera’s remote control has a button to pause video recordings directly from the watch.
• Sleep apnea detection expands functionality to new countries, including França and Espanha.

The Vision Pro glasses receive visionOS 2.2 with a new travel mode optimized for cars and buses. The equipment calculates immersive routes in mixed reality while traveling. The Freeform application gains support for tables and integration with digital pens for spatial annotations. Nos televisions, tvOS 18.2 simplifies family setup by allowing you to create profiles without requiring a primary brand account. The age restriction system blocks inappropriate content based on the age set by the home network administrator.