# iOS 18.2: Thrilling New Capabilities Beyond Apple Intelligence
As Apple keeps pushing the envelope, the anticipated launch of iOS 18.2 is creating considerable excitement, especially with its innovative Apple Intelligence features like Image Playground, ChatGPT integration, and Genmoji. Nonetheless, there are plenty of other enhancements and functionalities arriving with this update that deserve attention. Below, we present a detailed overview of the non-AI features that iPhone users can look forward to in iOS 18.2.
## New Features in iOS 18.2 (Aside from AI)
### Upgraded Camera Controls for iPhone 16
The iPhone 16 will experience notable enhancements in camera control with iOS 18.2, featuring:
– **Two-step shutter:** Users can now secure focus and exposure on a subject with a gentle press, followed by a full press to take the picture.
– **Adjustment for double-click speed:** This capability lets users customize the speed of Camera Control’s double-click through Settings > Accessibility > Camera Control, with choices for Default, Slow, and Slower.
– **Screen On Required:** A simple press of the Camera Control will launch the Camera app, regardless of the screen status, with this option adjustable in the Settings app.
### Overhaul of the Mail App
The Mail app is set for a major redesign, incorporating an on-device categorization system that organizes emails into four categories:
– **Primary:** Personal and urgent emails
– **Transactions:** Confirmations and receipts
– **Updates:** News alerts and social media updates
– **Promotions:** Marketing messages and discounts
Additionally, a new “digest view” will showcase all correspondence from a specific company, and users can choose to display notification badges only for unread messages in the Primary category.
### Enhancements to Find My
The Find My app will now enable users to share the location of a lost AirTag via a generated link. This link can be shared with others for assistance in finding the misplaced item, offering access to an interactive map that refreshes in real time with timestamps.
Furthermore, Apple is partnering with over 15 airlines to develop systems that utilize location links to aid in tracking down lost luggage.
### Introduction of Volume Limit Setting
A new “Volume Limit” feature will be available in the Settings app, enabling users to establish a maximum audio playback volume for the iPhone’s built-in speaker. This option can be located under Settings > Sounds and Haptics.
### Lock Screen Volume Slider Returns
The volume slider will make a comeback on the Lock Screen in iOS 18.2, a feature absent since iOS 16. Users can activate or deactivate this option by going to Settings > Accessibility > Audio and Visual and toggling the “Always Show Volume Control” setting.
### New Features for Voice Memos
For users of the iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18.2 will enhance the Voice Memos functionality by allowing the layering of multiple tracks. This will provide users with increased flexibility during recording and editing, enabling separation of layers after recording.
### Changes in the Photos App
In the Photos app, tapping on a video will no longer adjust the zoom. Instead, the video scrubber and gallery view at the bottom will stay visible, enhancing user navigation.
### Additional Features
Other notable features in iOS 18.2 include:
– Updates to the web browser choice screen for iPhone users in the EU, as well as the functionality to delete the App Store, Messages, Camera, Photos, and Safari apps.
– The capability to designate default apps for Messaging and Calling universally through a new “Defaults” menu in Settings.
– A “Type to Siri” widget for the Control Center.
– An option to import or export browsing history and website data within Safari settings.
– The ability to mark certain categories as favorites in the Podcasts app.
– Support for iPhone Mirroring while utilizing the iPhone as a hotspot for a Mac.
– New Shortcuts actions for the Fitness app.
## iOS 18.2 Release Timing
Apple has announced that iOS 18.2 will be available to the public in December. Historically, point-two updates for major iOS versions have been released in December, as seen with previous updates such as iOS 17.2 on December 11, 2023, and iOS 16.2 on December 13, 2022.
## Conclusion
While iOS 18.2 is currently undergoing beta testing, the features discussed above offer a preview of the improvements users can anticipate. As always, some features may undergo changes before the final rollout.
Which features are you most eager to see in iOS 18.2? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!
