Apple's latest software update, iOS 18.2, is now available for iPhone users. This update brings several exciting features and important security enhancements to devices including the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, and the entire iPhone 16 lineup. The update was released more than a month after its predecessor, iOS 18.1, and is designed to make your iPhone smarter and more secure.
Mail Categories is a new feature that helps you organize your inbox into four specific sections: Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions. Here's what each category does:
If you find that this new system doesn't suit you, you can switch back to the classic view with just a few taps:
The Genmoji feature lets you create personalized emojis using artificial intelligence. This tool is available on iPhone 15 Pro and newer models. It uses AI to turn your descriptions into emojis. For example, if you describe "a cat that's an astronaut," it will generate an emoji of an astronaut cat.
Here are some steps to create your own Genmoji:
Security is a big focus in iOS 18.2, with 21 updates to protect your iPhone from threats. Here are some of the major security fixes:
The iOS 18.2 update doesn't stop with Genmoji and security. It includes several other improvements: