Apple Intelligence Evolves: iOS 18.2 Beta Introduces ChatGPT Integration and AI Features

iOS 18.2 beta 3: 4 Apple Intelligence features you can test now

Apple Intelligence is slowly becoming more and more real. Credit: Cheng Xin/Getty Images The full suite of Apple Intelligence features isn't quite ready for primetime yet, but you can at least test some of them out prior to their proper launch. Apple launched the third beta for iOS 18.2 this week. If you've gotten past the Apple Intelligence waitlist, this beta lets you get a taste of the new AI-powered features. It should be noted that these features actually entered the public beta last week and the latest beta release is mostly dedicated to bug fixes. Apple Intelligence introduced its highly anticipated image-based AI tools in earlier betas, but with iOS 18.2 developer beta 3, you can keep experimenting with the following: First up is Image Playground, Apple's standard text-to-image generative AI tool. It works how you'd expect: Type some text into a box describing what you want to see, and eventually, an image will pop up that should, theoretically, depict what you wrote. That said, it's not that basic. The software will make suggestions for things to add to your photos and you can even use existing photos as inspiration for your creations. You can, of course, share your creations through the Messages app. Next up is Genmoji, or AI-generated emoji. You can use text descriptions or existing photos of people to create custom emoji. On the more practical, though less creative side, is Visual Intelligence. This feature allows iPhone 16 users (yes, it is exclusive to the newest iPhones) to open up the Camera app, aim it at something, and have AI give you some pertinent information about what you focused on. For instance, aim your camera at a business, and you might get service hours or user reviews. Visual Intelligence can also do dirty work like detecting phone numbers and addresses in images to add to your contacts list. Oh, and it can copy and paste text, which will most likely be the most useful thing about it. Finally, Siri's upcoming ChatGPT enhancements are available via the iOS 18.2 beta. The way this works is that if you ask Siri a question and it can't come up with a satisfying answer on its own, you will be prompted to optionally consult ChatGPT instead. Siri will present the answer, but ChatGPT is where it comes from. Oh, and unlike the web version of ChatGPT, you don't need to make an account to use this feature. Take notes, OpenAI. You can download the third developer beta of iOS 18.2 by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Beta versions of iOS can be rough around the edges, so don't forget to make a backup.

Apple Intelligence Features Like ChatGPT Hit iPhones in iOS 18.2 Beta

Patrick's play The Cowboy is included in the Best American Short Plays 2011-12 anthology. He co-wrote and starred in the short film Baden Krunk that won the Best Wisconsin Short Film award at the Milwaukee Short Film Festival. Apple Intelligence, the name of Apple's home grown generative AI, takes another step forward with the public beta releases for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 and MacOS Sequoia 15.2. This drop includes some of the most exciting Apple Intelligence features like GenMoji, Image Playground and the ChatGPT integration for Siri. The public beta release of iOS 18.2 follows the latest public release of iOS 18.1, which includes a handful of Apple Intelligence features like AI-suggested writing tools that pop up in documents or emails, photo tools including Clean Up to remove unwanted parts of an image, and a number of Siri changes. The most conspicuous changes to Siri include a new voice designed to sound more natural, the ability to understand the context of conversations, a new glowing border around the display when Siri is running, and a new double-tap gesture on the bottom of the screen to type to Siri. The iOS 18.2 developer beta has even more features including visual intelligence for the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, which uses the new Camera Control button to trigger a search of whatever the camera is pointed at -- similar to Google Lens. Hype for Apple's AI has been on the rise ever since Apple Intelligence stole the show during the WWDC keynote back in June and took a step forward at the It's Glowtime event earlier in September that introduced the iPhone 16 lineup. While we are definitely in the first few steps of the generative AI marathon, the formal release of Apple Intelligence is proof that Apple is dedicated to the new technology and how it can improve its phones and computers. Apple Intelligence won't be limited to just the iPhone and will be added across Apple's multiple OSes. Read more: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Review: Compelling Upgrade, and My Favorite Feature in Years While some of Apple's AI features sound genuinely useful, the limited rollout to only certain iPhones, iPads and Macs (iPhone 15 Pro models or later, and Macs and iPads with M-series chips) means they won't be used by everyone. We will, hopefully, begin to understand what those features will actually be capable of doing. Apple Intelligence is billed as "AI for the rest of us." The idea is that Apple Intelligence is built into your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to help you write, get things done and express yourself. It draws on personal context across your Apple devices to make recommendations, and generates results more specific to you. Apple touts the AI feature as setting a brand-new standard for privacy in AI. CNET's Lisa Eadicicco, in her story about Apple Intelligence, says that understanding personal context when delivering answers and carrying out tasks is a big part of Apple's approach with Apple Intelligence. "Apple seems to be using this tactic as a way to distinguish its own AI efforts from those previously announced by competitors," wrote Eadicicco. "As an example, the company explained how Apple Intelligence can understand multiple factors like traffic, your schedule and your contacts to help you understand whether you can make it to an event on time." At the moment, Apple Intelligence is available in beta on the iPhone 16 series, iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max, and any iPad or Mac with an M1 chip and later, with Siri and device language set to US English. This fall Apple Intelligence will get its public release as part of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and MacOS Sequoia. Here's a list of current Apple devices that will be able to run Apple Intelligence: The initial set of features that make use of Apple Intelligence features will be available in October as part of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and MacOS Sequoia 15.1. Gurman posits that Apple Intelligence will drop on October 28. Additional features rolled out with the developer betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 and MacOS Sequoia 15.2. Currently, you can use Apple Intelligence on a compatible iPhone, iPad or Mac that's running the public beta for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and MacOS Sequoia 15.1, respectively, with Siri and device language set to US English. The developer beta for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 and MacOS 15.2 expands Apple Intelligence beyond the US to Apple intelligence will also be coming to localized English for five additional regions in December: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and the UK. At launch, it will be available in the US. Specifically Apple says that Apple Intelligence will work on compatible iPhone, iPad or Mac models with Siri and device language set to US English. Support for additional languages will come in 2025. No. Apple Intelligence runs on-device (iPhone, iPad or Mac) and on Apple silicon-powered servers in the cloud which Apple calls Private Cloud Compute. It depends on your prompts and questions as to whether Apple Intelligence is processed on-device or in the cloud. Apple Intelligence is not ChatGPT nor does it run on OpenAI's well-known service. However, Apple Intelligence does support supplemental third-party AI services, with ChatGPT being the first one announced. ChatGPT access will be integrated into Siri and writing tools on iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and MacOS Sequoia 15.2 allowing Apple device owners to access it without jumping between tools. Apple Intelligence capabilities fall into one of three categories: writing, images and Siri. Writing tools will be available wherever you write. Apple Intelligence will be able to proofread your text, rewrite different versions adjusting the tone and wording, and summarize selected text with a tap. Image tools will be able to create original images based on prompts in the new Image Playground app. You'll be able to turn a rough sketch into a related image that complements your notes with the Apple Intelligence-powered Image Wand. You will also be able to generate custom and unique Genmoji with Apple Intelligence straight from your keyboard. Apple says that you'll even have the option to pick someone from your Photos library and create a Genmoji that looks like them. In the Photos app, you'll be able to make a custom memory movie based on the description you provide. Apple Intelligence will give Siri a giant overhaul. Siri will have a new design, richer language understanding and the ability to type to Siri instead of dictating. Siri's voice and response will sound more natural and conversational. Apple Intelligence gives Siri an awareness of personal context and the ability to take action in and across multiple apps, and product knowledge about your devices' features and settings. Apple says that Siri will be able to assist you like never before. Apple isn't charging for Apple Intelligence and hasn't announced any plans to do so.

iOS 18.2 Beta 2 Offers More Details on Apple Intelligence ChatGPT Integration

Like the free version of ChatGPT, the AI chatbot within iOS has daily limits, MacRumors reports. In screenshots, a menu under Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri > ChatGPT says: "You'll have access to ChatGPT's advanced capabilities until you reach your daily limit," at which point "additional requests will use the basic version (of ChatGPT) for up to 24 hours." According to OpenAI, free-tier users can use its GPT-4o model a limited number of times within a five-hour window. After that, you'll be told to use GPT-4o mini or upgrade to ChatGPT Plus. At $19.99 per month, ChatGPT Plus unlocks unlimited image generation, increased access to advanced models, access to Advanced Voice mode, and more. Beta screenshots show the option to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus from within iOS, though tapping Subscribe opens a browser window, MacRumors reports, presumably allowing OpenAI to bypass Apple's App Store tax. OpenAI's deal with Apple is reportedly a no-cash deal, with OpenAI essentially getting paid via exposure to Apple's huge iPhone user base and, ideally, via increased ChatGPT Plus subscriptions. Apple also says it may incorporate other chatbots like Google's Gemini (and even charge $20 per month for its own Apple Intelligence features), but for now, it's just ChatGPT. Apple is expected to roll out iOS 18.2 in early December. It will also include Apple Intelligence additions like the Image Playground app -- which lets you generate animated, illustrated, and sketched AI images -- and Genmoji, which enables you to create your own AI-generated emoji.

iOS 18.2 beta shows exactly how Siri's ChatGPT upgrade will work on iPhones - including new 'daily limit' guide

iOS 18.2's second developer beta now has info on Siri's ChatGPT daily limit, giving us an insight into how the upgraded Siri will work when it launches in December. Nestled in settings, iOS 18.2 beta 2 adds an Advanced Capabilities section that shows whether you're under the daily limit for ChatGPT's advanced capabilities. It also offers an option to upgrade to ChatGPT's premium subscription, Plus, if you want to avoid the daily limits. The settings pane reads: "You'll have access to ChatGPT's advanced capabilities until you reach your daily limit. Additional requests will use the basic version for up to 24 hours." This is no surprise, as when Apple originally announced ChatGPT integration with Siri at WWDC in June the company was clear that Siri's ChatGPT features would be subject to the same limitations as using ChatGPT via OpenAI's mobile app or through a web browser. ChatGPT offers a $19.99 /£16 (approx AU$30) monthly Plus subscription for users who use complex prompts often, and who want the best AI experience possible. ChatGPT Plus gives you 5x more messages on OpenAI's Gpt-4o AI model, and access to even more advanced models like o1-mini, which has reasoning capabilities for difficult math problems and scientific equations. On top of that, ChatGPT Plus lets you upload more photos and files, generate images, and use ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode for longer than 10 minutes a month. While it's unclear how these specific ChatGPT features integrate into Siri, these capabilities are advertised directly from within the Settings app when you opt to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus. ChatGPT Plus subscribers can also access the new ChatGPT Search early, although for the time being access is limited to via the ChatGPT app or Safari rather than directly from Siri. As it stands, Apple is expected to add ChatGPT integration to Siri in early December, alongside other Apple Intelligence features like Genmoji and Image Playground. Siri will get even smarter early next year when it receives a massive Apple Intelligence upgrade that includes personal context and on-screen awareness, so the virtual assistant can answer queries related to whatever you're doing on your device. We'll need to wait until December to see if it's worth upgrading to ChatGPT Plus specifically for a better Siri experience, but most people should be able to experience the best ChatGPT has to offer within the daily limits, and adding this new section to Settings will make it to track and manage just how much, if at all, you'd benefit from upgrading to Plus.

You can now upgrade to ChatGPT Plus directly in iOS -- here's how

Apple Intelligence first offered ChatGPT's free version with the initial iOS 18.2 beta release. If you already had a Plus account it would use it but would default to the free version if you didn't add an account. Now, users can directly add the ChatGPT Plus upgrade if they don't already have an account. This simplified integration makes it easier for iPhone and iPad users to access advanced ChatGPT capabilities without needing a separate OpenAI account or subscription outside Apple's ecosystem. After updating, go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri > ChatGPT, where you'll find the option to upgrade. The new interface also tracks usage limits, which are now set for free ChatGPT users. For regular ChatGPT users, the Plus subscription, priced at $19.99 per month, provides several key advantages over the free version. Once I subscribed, I never looked back. The upgrade unlocks so much more, including the following. Expanded GPT-4o access: ChatGPT Plus subscribers can send up to five times more messages with GPT-4o, as well as access other sophisticated models like OpenAI's o1-preview and o1-mini. Increased usage limits: ChatGPT Plus removes some of the daily limits, allowing users to send more messages, upload additional files and images, and browse the web without frequent interruptions. Enhanced voice feature: For users interacting hands-free, the Plus version offers smoother, real-time conversations with ChatGPT's advanced voice capabilities. This integration offers both Apple and OpenAI synergy. While Apple benefits from bolstering Apple Intelligence with powerful language model capabilities, OpenAI gains more visibility from Apple's vast user base. Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2 developer beta 2 also includes features like Genmoji, Image Playground, Image Wand, and Visual Intelligence, which provide creative tools for users to generate images, emojis, and explore visual AI in innovative ways. Apple Intelligence's expansion signals Apple's commitment to building a versatile AI ecosystem within iOS that complements the capabilities of ChatGPT. The public release of iOS 18.2 is anticipated in early December. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, it will include "major improvements to Apple Intelligence," suggesting that these beta features will become widely available just in time for the holiday season, giving users even more ways to explore the enhanced capabilities of ChatGPT on Apple devices.

iOS 18.2 beta adds 'Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus' option to Settings app - 9to5Mac

Apple has just released beta 2 for iOS 18.2, and one of the changes has to do with ChatGPT. The update brings powerful ChatGPT integration to Siri and AI writing tools. And new in today's beta is the option inside Settings to upgrade to a ChatGPT Plus account. ChatGPT is a new Apple Intelligence feature in iOS 18.2. It's integrated systemwide on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to enable OpenAI's assistant to sub in for Siri, and complement the existing writing tools Apple offers. When Apple first announced the OpenAI partnership for ChatGPT, reports indicated there was no money changing hands in the deal. However, today's addition shows one of the clear benefits that both OpenAI and Apple will receive. By visiting Settings ⇾ Apple Intelligence & Siri ⇾ ChatGPT in the new iOS 18.2 beta, you'll see an option to 'Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus.' Although ChatGPT integration in iOS 18.2 doesn't require using an OpenAI account, you can gain access to additional feature by having an account. And while you can always sign in to a free account to connect your ChatGPT activity to OpenAI's existing data, you can also sign in to a paid account. Apple and OpenAI have apparently set some sort of agreement on revenue sharing for users who upgrade to a paid account within iOS 18.2. The upgrade screen in Settings promotes some of the features you get, including: Current pricing for ChatGPT Plus is $19.99 per month. Users on the free plan and who are logged out have some limitations on their ChatGPT use. The Settings app will show you whether you're under your limit or not. What do you think of Apple offering the option to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus? Let us know in the comments.

Apple users can soon upgrade to ChatGPT Plus within the Settings app

Apple products are getting an integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT in December when iOS 18.2 rolls out, which should supercharge Siri and a few other features with smarter AI. On Wednesday, iOS 18.2 beta testers got a taste of how OpenAI could profit off of its Apple partnership. Apple is including an option to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus inside its Settings app, according to an update to the iOS 18.2 beta spotted by 9to5Mac. This will give Apple users a direct route to sign up for OpenAI's premium subscription plan, which costs $20 a month. This could drive lots of users to sign up for ChatGPT Plus, a core revenue driver for OpenAI, especially because the free version of ChatGPT can be quite limited. Free ChatGPT users won't have access to OpenAI's latest models (such as o1-preview) or premium features such as Advanced Voice Mode. They also can only make two images with Dall-E per day, and can't send as many messages to the AI chatbot as premium users. A big lingering question in Apple and OpenAI's partnership is how both companies expect to make money off the deal. Apple reportedly isn't paying Sam Altman's startup for the integration in money, but rather, exposure. The ability to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus in Settings might be enough exposure that this whole thing is worth it for OpenAI, but only if users actually sign up. Otherwise, OpenAI will be on the hook for a large influx of new ChatGPT free users, which will undoubtedly drive up the startup's AI inference costs. It's also unclear whether Apple is taking a cut of the revenue OpenAI generates from ChatGPT Plus signups through the Settings app. It's possible the iPhone maker is simply betting that having cutting-edge AI features is worth the exposure for OpenAI, because it will push enough customers to upgrade to new phones. Nevertheless, this is a strange deal. Even though Apple is letting ChatGPT power many of its biggest AI updates yet, the iPhone maker isn't making this an exclusive deal. Apple says it will soon integrate AI models from other developers, potentially including Google's Gemini. In the background of this integration, OpenAI is raising money and losing key executives at an unprecedented rate. Apple was reportedly supposed to participate in the latest $6.6 billion round, but pulled out shortly after OpenAI's CTO Mira Murati abruptly left the company.