We were hoping that iOS 18.2 would be released for iPhone next week, but that won't be possible
One of the big updates of iOS 18 is about to arrive, however, it seems that we will have to wait a little longer than expected. Several weeks ago, the possible release date of iOS 18.2 was leaked, a date impossible to meet at the moment. Which could result in an additional week of waiting.
iOS 18.2 beta number 4 was released last week and we all expected the beta to arrive this week. RC version. This RC version, Release Candidate, is the last update before the official version. A version which corresponds exactly to the official version, unless an error is found.
Los Rumors indicated that iOS 18.2 would be released next Monday, December 2but for that to happen, we should have seen iOS 18.2 RC this week. Something that didn't happen. It is therefore impossible that iOS 18.2 arrives next week.
So when will iOS 18.2 arrive?
Apple took this week off After several consecutive weeks of updates, this may be because Thanksgiving was celebrated this week in the United States and many workers took vacation. This is common at Apple and something similar happens during the Christmas holidays.
iOS 18.2 won't arrive next week
Therefore, it is expected that after two weeks, Apple will release a new beta version of iOS 18.2 during the next week. If this update is the RC version, we will already know that iOS 18.2 will be officially released the week of December 9. Apple usually releases its major updates on Monday or Tuesday.
However, if we don't see the RC version next week, we'll have to wait another week for the official launch. Something that almost no one counted on, since there have always been rumors that iOS 18.2 would be released in early December.
What's new in iOS 18.2
This second update of iOS 18 comes with some important new features. iOS 18.2 introduced significant advances with Apple Intelligenceincluding tools like Picture Playground to create images, Genmoji for custom emojis and optional embedding Siri with ChatGPT for more advanced answers. Additionally, iPhone 16's Visual Intelligence feature identifies objects and locations in real time, and writing tools offer more personalized styles. However, its global compatibility will be gradually extended until 2025.
In Europe, the update allows remove more default apps and customize web browser enginesrespecting local regulations. It also introduces a new section in Settings to configure default apps, providing greater flexibility in European countries. The Find app improves the location of lost devices with links that we can share with other users.
We also have other news, like camera control improvements for iPhone 16longer battery life, volume limit options, changes to Safari download management, and advanced editing in Voice Memos. Control Center now lets you type on Siri, and the App Store has additional options for customizing the Apple Arcade interface.
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