Apple set a new trend in virtual assistants with its latest IOS 18.2. The company has somehow added more twists to its offerings than all the earlier advantages of several companies by making strong use of advanced AI capabilities.

Among those features that iOS 18.2 came up with is ChatGPT inside Siri. It was installed for users owning AI-compatible devices. Here's everything you need to know about this innovative update.

What You Can Do With ChatGPT on iOS 18.2

iOS 18.2 Drops with ChatGPT Integration — Siri Got Smarter

With iOS 18.2, Siri is smarter than ever. Using the phrase "Ask ChatGPT," your request is automatically routed to the AI powerhouse for a detailed response. From complex research to casual Q&A—the functionality bridges Siri's basic knowledge with that of the vast capability of ChatGPT, 9to5Mac reports.

Create Images Using ChatGPT with Siri

Indeed, one of the most intriguing upgrades is the fact that ChatGPT can now create personalized images from descriptions. By sidestepping Apple's Image Playground, it can now help users create unique graphics simply by asking Siri.

Turn off Permission Prompts for Quicker Interactions

In iOS 18.2, you can also remove the prompts Siri will send you before sending your information to ChatGPT, making things a little more streamlined. File-sharing requests will still require your acceptance, however. Find this under Settings in Apple Intelligence.

Draft Original Text Seamlessly

While it builds on the writing capabilities enabled by AI as incorporated in iOS 18.1, iOS 18.2 offers composing entirely from scratch using ChatGPT to write novel work. The new Compose button found in the writing tools menu will enable users to compose emails, essays, and other creative pieces.

Key Features of the ChatGPT Integration

No OpenAI Account Necessary

You don't have to have an OpenAI account to get ChatGPT on iOS 18.2. For further personalization and functionality, you can connect your activity to an OpenAI account.

Easy ChatGPT Plus Subscription

If you have a subscription to ChatGPT Plus, you will receive extra features like faster response times and priority access. Apple makes it easy to upgrade from within the Settings app.

Opt-In for ChatGPT Integration

By default, the functionality of ChatGPT is turned off after iOS 18.2 installation. The application feature only activates if users permit it explicitly—this way, no one invades any user's privacy. According to beta onboarding, it asks the user to enable the feature or allow it to stay disabled.

Today, iOS 18.2 is in the testing version available for both developers and the public. It can be accessed by those who want to explore its advanced features after signing up for the public beta program. The official release for the general public is expected to be in mid-December.

This is unlike some cases of Apple Intelligence where people must wait to join waitlists; integration with ChatGPT becomes available immediately after the application is installed.

Elsewhere, iOS 18.2 also brings a location awareness feature for Music Recognition. Thanks to this feature, the forgotten song in your head can now be remembered where you last heard of it.

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