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iOS 18.2 is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. | Image: Apple Apple has released iOS 18.2,iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, which add a bunch of new Apple Intelligence features, including Image Playground, Genmoji, and integration with ChatGPT. With Image Playground, users can generate an image from a prompt or make something based on one of Apple’s suggestions. However, Image Playground seems to opt for cartoony or stylistic photos instead of photorealistic images, which could prevent potential misuse. Image Playground is available as a standalone app, alongside being integrated into Messages, Freeform, and Keynote. Genmoji allows users to generate their custom emoji images (Emojipedia calls them “emoji-like stickers”) that I think could be a big hit in group chats. The Notes app is also getting an “Image Wand” tool that transforms rough drawings into more detailed images, with preset styles available for animation, illustration, and sketch. Image: Apple ChatGPT in Apple Intelligence The ChatGPT integration, which has been one of the most notable Apple Intelligence features in the works, lets you access the OpenAI tool from Siri or when using Apple’s Writing Tools. Features include a compose tool that generates text based on what the user is already writing about and ChatGPT’s text-to-image generation to insert images directly into the document. You don’t need to have a ChatGPT account to use it, but you are able to log in to your account if you want. Other new features in iOS 18.2 include Visual Intelligence, the ability to share AirTag locations with a link, daily sudoku puzzles in Apple News Plus, and more. Localized English language support has also been expanded to Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK, with support for additional languages like Chinese, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. The expanded language support will roll out throughout 2025, with the initial set launching in April at around the same time Apple Intelligence features are scheduled to start rolling out in the EU, according to Apple.

Apple confirmed iOS 18.2 will launch later today. However, this isn't the only tidbit the company gave us about when new Apple Intelligence features will arrive. According to the company, Apple Intelligence support for more languages will arrive "in a software update in April." In this update, Apple says its AI platform will support Chinese, English (India), English (Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese. This is the first time Apple has revealed the exact release date for iOS 18.4. Another major feature expected to be available with iOS 18.4 is a better Siri. Currently, Apple has only revamped its design, but it will soon be even more capable. Apple says that it will be able to "draw on a user’s personal context to deliver intelligence that’s tailored to them. Siri will also gain onscreen awareness and will be able to take hundreds of new actions in and across Apple and third-party apps." This might be the most important update in the iOS 18 cycle, and now that we know the release date of iOS 18.4, users can look forward to these features. With iOS 18.3, Apple is expected to offer other minor features, such as the ability to create images in Image Playground in Sketch style and a better display of Priority Notifications across Apple and third-party apps. With these features available, Apple will continue to improve Siri with iOS 19. The rumors so far reveal that the personal assistant might get powered by a new LLM, making it more conversational, just like ChatGPT. Apple is currently playing catch up with other major tech companies, such as Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft. This is why Cupertino decided to integrate some ChatGPT capabilities in Writing Tools with iOS 18.2. Once this update is available later today, users will be able to use ChatGPT to improve Apple Intelligence tools. You can learn more about the new Apple Intelligence features coming with iOS 18.2 later today below. Don't Miss: iOS 18.2 coming soon: Release date, features, and supported devices The post Apple just confirmed iOS 18.4 launches in April with 4 new features appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best Apple deals for December 2024 Best Apple Watch deals for December 2024 Cyber Monday iPad deals start at $199 in 2024 Amazon is giving out free money for Black Friday 2024

A couple of weeks ago, Apple announced the 2024 App Store Award finalists. Now, the company has unveiled the winners of this year's best apps. According to the company, these developers created some of the best apps across the company’s platforms. The 2024 finalists, which include 45 apps across 12 different categories, are praised by Apple for their excellence, inventiveness, and technical achievement in apps and games. “We are thrilled to honor this impressive group of developers who are harnessing the power of Apple devices and technology to deliver experiences that enrich the lives of users and have a profound impact on their communities,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “The remarkable achievements of this year’s winners demonstrate the incredible ingenuity that can be unlocked through apps.” The 2024 App Store Award winners also mark the first time Apple is praising developers that embraced its new platform, visionOS, which powers Apple Vision Pro. That said, these are the winners from each category: Apps iPhone App of the Year: Kino, from Lux Optics Inc.  iPad App of the Year: Moises, from Moises Systems Inc.  Mac App of the Year: Adobe Lightroom, from Adobe Inc.  Apple Vision Pro App of the Year: What If…? An Immersive Story, from Disney. Apple Watch App of the Year: Lumy, from Raja V. Apple TV App of the Year: F1 TV, from Formula One Digital Media Limited. Games iPhone Game of the Year: AFK Journey, from Farlight Games. iPad Game of the Year: Squad Busters, from Supercell. Mac Game of the Year: Thank Goodness You’re Here!, from Panic, Inc.  Apple Vision Pro Game of the Year: THRASHER: Arcade Odyssey, from Puddle, LLC. Apple Arcade Game of the Year: Balatro+, from Playstack Ltd. Apple also offers App Store Awards for apps that had a cultural impact in 2024. Cupertino says it also selected six winners, recognizing the "lasting impact these apps and haves have made in users' lives and communities: Oko from AYES BV combines innovation and simplicity to help users who are blind or have low vision navigate city streets with confidence.  EF Hello from Signum International AG integrates a systematic learning approach to support language learners of all levels, helping them enhance their communication and better engage with the world around them. DailyArt from Zuzanna Stanska connects users to exceptional artwork across centuries and movements, fueling their intellectual curiosity and wonder.  NYT Games from The New York Times Company offers a great start to the day. The NYT Games connects family and friends across generations with a variety of fun and simple daily games.  The Wreck from The Pixel Hunt features cinematic scenes and an interactive narrative. It depicts the mind’s inner struggles when facing a crisis.  Do You Really Want to Know? 2 from Gamtropy Co., Ltd. explores the nuances of living with HIV, offering users local resources and educational materials to navigate conversations with family and friends.  Don't Miss: Best iPhone apps that support Apple’s newest iOS 18 features The post Apple names 2024 App Store Award winners appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Amazon is giving out free money for Black Friday 2024 Black Friday blowout: 15% off PS5, $154 AirPods Pro, doorbuster deals, Beats headphones, Narwal Freo Z Ultra, more Today’s deals: $20 Waterproof Bluetooth speaker, $999 M3 MacBook Air, Duracell batteries, Cosori air fryer, more Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales

Israel struck most of Syria's strategic weapons arsenal since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, the IDF announced on Tuesday night, preventing them from falling into the hands of Islamic terrorists.

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U.S. consumer prices increased by the most in seven months in November, but that is unlikely to discourage the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates for a third time next week against the backdrop of a cooling labor market.