The first public beta of iOS 18.2 with Apple Intelligence and ChatGPT is now available.

Public betas iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 and macOS 15.2introducing new Apple Intelligence features and ChatGPT integration, is now available on all supported devices. The launch comes just a couple of weeks after developer-exclusive variants were unveiled.

This means that if you want to start testing Apple’s AI features before the final operating systems are released, you can do so now. To do this you just need to register in the program Apple software beta and download the update to computers that support it. Please be aware that since this is a beta version there may be bugs or stability issues.

The first public betas of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2 include the most advanced Apple Intelligence tools. Although Siri boasts not only a redesign that debuted in iOS 18.1, but also the expected integration with ChatGPT.

An interesting point to note is that using ChatGPT via Siri does not require an account, although you can connect one if you wish. In addition, Apple offers the ability to subscribe to ChatGPT Plus directly from the settings screen of iOS 18.2 and other operating systems.

News from Apple Intelligence in the public beta of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 and macOS 15.2

Besides ChatGPT, these are the main new Apple Intelligence features debuting in the public betas of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2:

• Playground images: is an artificial intelligence-based image generator that allows you to create various creations from a text description. It works independently, although it is also integrated into the company’s other apps, such as Freeform, Notes and Messages.
• Genmoji: As the name suggests, this feature uses artificial intelligence to generate emojis from a text prompt. It’s worth noting that it’s only available on iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 for now, and is expected to come to macOS later.
• Visual Intelligence: This tool is exclusive to iPhone 16 and allows you to use the camera to identify objects, animals, places or text, among other capabilities. It works very similar to Google Lens.
• PictureWand: In this case, we are faced with a feature that is only available in iPadOS 18.2. It allows you to use Apple Pencil to draw something on an image and integrate the object into it using artificial intelligence. It also works with text descriptions.
• Writing Tools: They debuted in the previous version of Apple’s operating systems, but with iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 and macOS 15.2 there are more options for creating or changing text using AI.

Like the developer version, the public beta includes iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2 new waiting list for Apple Intelligence features. If you pre-register, you’ll get immediate access to Visual Intelligence, ChatGPT integration, and new writing tools. To try Image Playground, Image Wand and Genmoji, you’ll need to register and wait for Cupertino to grant you access.

Availability and compatible equipment

If you want to use Apple Intelligence features in the iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2 betas, you’ll need to change the language of Siri and your device into English in the USA, UK, Canada, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand.

Please note that in Spain and other European markets, Apple Intelligence can only be accessed through a Mac. Apple representatives have confirmed that the AI ​​tools will debut in the European Union and in Spanish on both the iPhone and iPad. , only in April 2025. This will be accompanied by iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4.

As we mentioned at the beginning, those who want to try the development version of iOS 18.2 and other Apple operating systems must sign up for the beta program and follow the instructions.

Please note that the software can now be installed on all compatible iPhones, but Apple Intelligence features are only available on iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max and four iPhone 16 models.. Meanwhile, beta versions of iPadOS 18.2 and macOS 15.2 can be installed on iPad and Mac with Apple Silicon, respectively.