Lily Chemaa
[Gearbest Technology News]Apple’s big move at the end of the year: multiple system updates and the arrival of next-generation CarPlay
2024 is coming to an end, but Apple still has a series of software updates and other important matters to be released. Here are some of the key Apple moves we can expect during the rest of the year.
Apple has confirmed that iOS 18.2 will release in December, likely on the 9th. Other updates, including iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, watchOS 11.2, tvOS 18.2, visionOS 2.2, and HomePod Software 18.2, will roll out at the same time.
iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 introduce more Apple Intelligence features, such as Genmoji (for generating custom emojis), Image Playground (for generating images), and ChatGPT integration for Siri. In addition, all iPhone 16 models come with a new Visual Intelligence feature that provides relevant information about the things around you. For example, pointing your iPhone camera at a restaurant will display its operating hours and reviews. The Apple Intelligence feature requires an iPhone 15 Pro or any iPhone 16, an iPad with an M-series chip or an A17 Pro chip, or a Mac with an M-series chip.
For iPhone XS and newer models, iOS 18.2 also adds a new default application section in the “Settings” application, an item location sharing function in the “Find” application, and more. tvOS 18.2 adds Snoopy screensaver and ultrawide 21:9 projector support to Apple TV.
visionOS 2.2 adds an ultrawide mode to the Mac virtual display, which allows users to use the Apple Vision Pro as an external display for the Mac. Apple says this is the equivalent of using two 5K physical monitors side by side on your desktop.
The updates will be followed by the next wave of betas in December. This includes iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, macOS Sequoia 15.3, watchOS 11.3, tvOS 18.3, visionOS 2.3, and HomePod Software 18.3. Apple’s third-point updates are usually smaller. They will pause beta releases during the holidays. The public will likely get these updates in January.
If Apple stays on track, the first cars with next-generation CarPlay could arrive by the end of 2024. Apple first previewed next-gen CarPlay at the 2022 WWDC Global Developers Conference. Now, two and a half years later, the company has been preparing for this new generation in the iOS 18.2 code. This marks a significant milestone in Apple software updates for 2024.
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