As of December 25, 2024, the latest available iOS version is 18.2, released on December 11, 2024.
iOS 18.2 introduced several new features and improvements, including:
• Apple Intelligence Tools:
• Image Playground: Allows users to create fun, playful images in multiple styles using photos from their camera roll.
• Genmoji: Enables the creation of custom emojis to share with family and friends.
• Image Wand: Transforms sketches or handwritten notes into typed memos.
• ChatGPT Integration: Provides direct access to ChatGPT through Siri and Writing Tools, enhancing text generation and text-to-image functionality.
• Visual Intelligence Enhancements: Allows users to point their cameras at buildings, objects, and businesses to receive information about what the camera sees.
• Mail App Improvements: Organizes the inbox into useful categories, such as Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions, for easier navigation.
• Safari Updates:
• New Background Images: Customize your Safari Start Page with new background images.
• Import and Export: Enables exporting browsing data from Safari and importing data from other apps.
• HTTPS Priority: Upgrades URLs to HTTPS whenever possible for enhanced security.
• File Download Live Activity: Shows the progress of file downloads in the Dynamic Island and on the home screen.
• Voice Memos: Supports layered recording, allowing users to add vocals over existing recordings without the need for headphones.
• Find My: Introduces ‘Share Item Location’ to help locate and recover misplaced items by securely sharing the location of an AirTag or Find My network accessory with trusted third parties.
• Podcasts: Adds ‘Favorite Categories’ to allow users to choose preferred categories and receive relevant show recommendations in their Library.
For detailed information on iOS 18.2 and its features, you can refer to Apple’s official release notes.
If you’re interested in a visual overview of iOS 18.2’s new features, here’s a video that covers them in detail: