# iOS 18.2: An In-Depth Look at Fresh Features and Upgrades
Apple has officially launched iOS 18.2, a major update that brings a wide array of new functionalities and enhancements for iPhone users. Although the primary focus is on the innovative Apple Intelligence features, numerous other improvements are noteworthy. This article will delve into the prominent features of iOS 18.2, device compatibility, and what users should look forward to in this update.
## Compatibility: Which iPhones Support iOS 18.2?
iOS 18.2 is accessible for all iPhones that are compatible with iOS 18. However, the advanced Apple Intelligence functionalities are limited to the latest devices, specifically the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and all iPhone 16 models. The following devices are supported by iOS 18.2:
– iPhone XR
– iPhone XS and XS Max
– iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max
– iPhone 12 and 12 mini, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max
– iPhone 13 and 13 mini, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max
– iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max
– iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max
– iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max
– iPhone SE (2nd gen and 3rd gen)
## New Features in iOS 18.2 (Beyond AI)
### Enhancements to iPhone 16 Camera Control
The iPhone 16 has received significant upgrades to its Camera Control, improving the photography experience:
– **Two-stage shutter:** Users can now lock focus and exposure with a light press, followed by a full press for capturing the image.
– **Double-click speed adjustment:** The speed of the Camera Control double-click can be tailored in the Settings under Accessibility.
– **Require Screen On:** A single press of the Camera Control can now launch the Camera app, irrespective of whether the screen is on, with settings available for customization.
### Revamped Mail App
The Mail app has been significantly redesigned, featuring an on-device categorization system that organizes emails into four categories:
– **Primary:** Personal and urgent emails
– **Transactions:** Confirmations and receipts
– **Updates:** News and social media alerts
– **Promotions:** Marketing emails and discount offers
Furthermore, users can access a “digest view” for emails from selected businesses and enable notification badges exclusively for unread messages in the Primary category.
### Upgrades to Find My
The Find My app now allows users to share the location of a lost AirTag via a link, making it easier for others to help find it. This link directs to an interactive map that refreshes in real-time. Apple is also working with over 15 airlines to deploy systems that accept location links for misplaced luggage.
### Volume Limit Control
A new “Volume Limit” setting has been integrated into the Settings app, enabling users to establish a maximum audio playback volume for the iPhone’s built-in speaker. This option is located under “Sounds and Haptics” within the Settings.
### Volume Slider Resurfaces on the Lock Screen
iOS 18.2 brings back the volume slider on the Lock Screen, a feature omitted in iOS 16. Users can turn this on by going to Settings > Accessibility > Audio and Visual and toggling the “Always Show Volume Control” option.
### New Features for Voice Memos
For users of the iPhone 16 Pro, the Voice Memos app now supports layered recordings, permitting users to overlay vocals on existing tracks and separate these layers after recording for enhanced editing options.
### Changes in the Photos App
The Photos app has seen several upgrades, which include:
– Improved video viewing capabilities, such as frame-by-frame scrubbing and the ability to disable auto-loop playback.
– Enhanced navigation within Collections views, enabling users to swipe back to the previous view.
– The option to clear Recently Viewed and Recently Shared album history.
### Additional Enhancements
iOS 18.2 also features numerous other improvements:
– Voice Memos now enables layered recordings for iPhone 16 Pro users.
– Adjustments to the browser selection screen for EU iPhone users.
– Default apps for Messaging and Calling can now be set globally.
– A fresh “Type to Siri” widget for the Control Center.
– Options for importing/exporting browsing history and website data in Safari.
– The Podcasts app now allows users to designate particular categories as favorites.
– iPhone Mirroring can now operate while the iPhone serves as a hotspot for a Mac.
– New Shortcuts actions are available for the Fitness app.
– Sudoku puzzles are accessible for News+ subscribers in three difficulty levels.
– Improved natural language search capabilities in Apple Music and the Apple TV app for more intuitive searching.
## Conclusion
iOS 18.
