Read the iOS 18.2 release notes to learn about the second wave of Apple Intelligence features and other iPhone improvements in this update.
iOS 18.2 release notes: New Apple Intelligence features and non-AI tweaks
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Vision Pro pre-orders launching in Taiwan this Thursday in time for the holidays
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WhatsApp is dropping support for the iPhone 5s and iPhone 6 series
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Apple enhances trade-in values for various iPad models
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YouTube revives a Share menu extension for uploading videos from other apps
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