Image Tools in iOS 18.2: These new Apple Intelligence features are coming [Video]

The first wave of Apple Intelligence features will arrive in just a few weeks as part of iOS 18.1. But some of the more highly anticipated AI capabilities—including three key Image Tools—are expected in December. Here’s what you should know about iOS 18.2’s Image Playground, Genmoji, and Image Wand features coming soon with Apple Intelligence.

Image Playground is your iPhone’s new tool for creating original images.

It will come in two forms when iOS 18.2 launches:

Wherever you’re using Image Playground, it will work generally the same.

You’ll be able to create original images based on a description or suggested concept.

If you already know what you need, just type a description and Apple Intelligence will create a new image to match your request.

Alternately, you can build your image one step at a time by following a series of prompts. To get started, Image Playground will offer concepts like themes, places, accessories, costumes, and more. There are …