{"id":47768,"date":"2024-11-03T17:01:19","date_gmt":"2024-11-03T16:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=47768"},"modified":"2024-11-03T17:01:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-03T16:01:20","slug":"gurman-ios-18-2-should-appear-a-little-earlier-than-usual","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/rumors\/gurman-ios-18-2-soll-etwas-frueher-als-ueblich-erscheinen","title":{"rendered":"Gurman: iOS 18.2 should be released a little earlier than usual"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple is releasing iOS 18.2 earlier than usual this year. According to well-known journalist Mark Gurman, the update is expected for the week of December 2, 2024, which is a bit of a surprise. Traditionally, Apple's .2 updates tend to appear in mid-December. In addition to the earlier release date, new features are also planned that are primarily aimed at the area of artificial intelligence (AI). These include Genmoji and an integration of ChatGPT, which could take the user experience to a new level.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the past, Apple had usually released iOS updates with the version number x.2 in the second week of December: iOS 17.2 came on December 11th, iOS 16.2 on December 13th. With iOS 18.2, however, Apple is bringing the date forward a bit and is planning the release for the week of December 2nd, 2024. The reasons for this move are not known, but it is likely that the company wants to get the new features, especially the AI updates, into users' hands more quickly. The early launch could also be related to Apple's increased focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning. This way, Apple remains competitive in the competition with other technology giants while responding to the increasing expectations of users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's new in iOS 18.2: Genmoji and ChatGPT integration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

One of the main features of iOS 18.2 will be the introduction of "Genmoji". This feature allows you to customize emojis using AI. Genmoji can recognize your facial expressions and style traits and render them in emoji form, offering more personalization and creative possibilities for emoji usage. Apple will also integrate ChatGPT into iOS 18.2. This AI-powered chat platform could be accessible directly from your iPhone, meaning you can use ChatGPT to find information, ask questions, or even automate smaller tasks. Apple wants to use it to improve the interaction between user and device and make the user experience more intuitive. The integration of Genmoji and ChatGPT shows how heavily Apple is investing in the development of AI-based features that are designed to make iPhone usage significantly more personalized and efficient. The combination of Genmoji and ChatGPT in particular promises an exciting update that will further advance the personalization of the iPhone experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Future updates: iOS 18.4 coming in April 2025<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In addition to iOS 18.2, Gurman also has information about a later update: iOS 18.4. Apple usually releases its x.4 updates in March. But this time, the update is not expected to be released until April 2025. According to Gurman<\/a> However, iOS 18.4 will bring some exciting new features, including an advanced version of Siri. An important upgrade for Siri will be support for "personal context". This means that Siri can not only answer general questions or execute commands, but will also take into account the user's preferences and context. This could allow Siri's answers and suggestions to be better tailored to individual needs. The goal is to make Siri even more intelligent and user-friendly, which should ultimately improve the user experience. In addition, German language support for Apple Intelligence will also be released with iOS 18.4, Apple recently confirmed this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n