The expected iOS 18.2 update for Apple devices could have a launch date already confirmed, or at least that is what a notification issued in the last few hours by the British operator EE suggests. The company has informed its users that on December 9 it will eliminate the “Wi-Fi Calling” function. -Fi on other devices that support iCloud”, a feature that allows you to make calls over Wi-Fi on devices like the iPad and Mac, even if the iPhone is not nearby.
This would be a clear indication that Apple is expected to release the iPhone software update that same day.
iOS 18.2 Release Date
This theory is further strengthened by the recent release of the second beta of iOS 18.2, in which changes have been detected in the EE operator settings. Specifically, the beta brought a new version of the operator settings, eliminating the option to add Wi-Fi calling on other devices for US customers.
Generally, these changes in the operator settings usually go hand in hand with an iOS update, and as the date coincides with the EE announcement, the December 9 seems a more likely date for the official release of iOS 18.2.
Apple had already announced that this new version would arrive in December, and now we have a more specific date.
What new features will iOS 18.2 bring?
Although there is still no 100% official confirmation, leaks suggest that iOS 18.2 will arrive loaded with innovations designed to improve the user experience, especially in the iPhone 15 Pro models and the recently launched iPhone 16 series. The most outstanding features are the ChatGPT integration into Siria novelty that will allow users to make more advanced queries, completing a more intuitive and advanced artificial intelligence experience.
Another novelty is “Genmoji”, with which you can generate emojis that adjust to the user’s gestures and emotions in real time, capturing facial expressions to add a more personal and unique touch to interactions. Additionally, “Image Playground” is included, an advanced photo editing tool that allows you to add special effects to images without having to resort to third-party applications.
For all compatible models, a “Defaults” section is also incorporated or «Default apps» in the Settings app. From here you can configure the applications and functions that open by default, speeding up the customization of the device and opening the closed Apple ecosystem. In the “Search” app, on the other hand, the function of sharing the location of specific items is added, which will make it easier to track personal items in real time, and will be very useful to avoid losing your suitcases on a flight.
The possible launch of iOS 18.2 on December 9 seems to follow Apple’s line of releasing its updates on Mondays, avoiding the second half of the month as it coincides with the Christmas season. Although the date has not yet been officially confirmed, everything indicates that this will be a significant update, both in terms of security and features.
