iOS 18.2 gains option to share location of lost objects in Search app

Apple began rolling out iOS 18.2 beta 2 to developers on Monday (4) with a host of new features, including camera and battery improvements and updates to ChatGPT and Siri integration. Another prominent feature of the update is New sharing option added to the search application.

“Share Item Location” function designed to temporarily share the location of a lost item with someone you trust. third parties can see the object’s location in real time. This feature displays data from AirTagged items and devices that connect to Apple’s Find My network.

The location link, which can also be turned on on smartphones and PCs from other brands, loses its validity after a week or when the lost object is recovered, allowing you to know how many people viewed it. The “Show contact information” option, which also comes to the search application, displays the owner’s phone number and email address.

These improvements, included in the second beta of iOS 18.2, could be useful, for example, to make it easier to recover bags lost in flight, as long as they have AirTags. In such cases, The connection will be provided to an airline employee, making locating luggage faster.

Siri with ChatGPT and more news

iOS 18.2 beta 2 also includes Apple Intelligence-related additions, such as new features in ChatGPT and Siri. You Users can now see the limits of OpenAI’s artificial intelligence in the vehicleNote that the free version has limits on the number of requests and images created per day.

The update offered to developers also includes Image Playground and Genmoji features for creating personalized images and emojis. Other highlights include improved writing tools, new design in the email app, and new icons in Dark Mode in the Settings app.

There are also improvements to battery performance, along with additions to camera control that let you lock auto-exposure and auto-focus options and adjust the double-tap speed when shooting the camera. Update It will reach the public in early 2025.