New Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.2, iPad mini reviews, Apple gaming app

Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new Apple Intelligence features available in the first iOS 18.2 beta, including Genmoji, Image Playground, and ChatGPT integration. Also, the new iPad mini receives mixed reviews and there are signs Apple is planning a dedicated Games app for iOS. 

And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance fills Mayo in on his failed iPhone 15 trade-in horror story. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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Links

• iOS 18.2 beta now available with Genmoji, Image Playground, ChatGPT, iPhone 16 Visual Intelligence, and more
• Craig Federighi’s Wall Street Journal interview
• iOS 18.2 beta 1: Every new feature and change
• New AirPods Pro hearing health features launching next week, here’s a first look
• Apple working on new App Store-like app dedicated to games
• New iPad mini reviews: Jelly scrolling is fixed (probably)
• Here’s the first Severance season 2 trailer for Apple TV+