Public beta for iPadOS 18.2, macOS 15.2, more released with these new features

Apple just launched a new wave of public betas. The first public betas for iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, tvOS 18.2, and more are now available. And they bring a ton of exciting features to users. Here’s what’s new.

Everything new in the public beta releases

There is a lot to explore in the new public betas. The big highlight of the release is the second wave of Apple Intelligence features.

iPad and Mac users with compatible devices get the following AI additions:

• ChatGPT is integrated with Siri and writing tools
• Genmoji are available on iPad, but not yet on Mac
• Another iPad exclusive is Image Wand, a Notes feature designed for Apple Pencil
• Image Playground lets you create original images
• Writing tools upgrade that lets you request custom AI revisions

This release also adds localized English for Apple Intelligence in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK.

It’s not all Apple Intelligence though. These new betas include a handful of other nice updates:

• tvOS 18.2 adds support for projector aspect ratios
• Find My lets you share an item’s location with others
• macOS 15.2 adds a nice Weather widget for the Menu Bar
• A new Settings hub enables configuring default apps for your device

Plus there are a variety of other design tweaks and smaller features included.

Public beta program is open to everyone

Unlike Apple’s developer betas, which require a developer account to download, Apple makes its public betas available to all.

There’s no cost to get advance access to upcoming features, all you have to do is sign up for Apple’s Beta Software Program.

After signing up, you can enroll your devices and download and install the new public betas for iPadOS 18.2 and more.

Have you installed the new public betas? What are your favorite additions? Let us know in the comments.

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• Apple Pencil Pro (currently just $82, down from $129)
• 100W USB-C power adapter for fast charging
• tomtoc laptop/tablet sleeve bag
• Anker USB-C 8-in-1 hub with Ethernet, HDMI, SD, more
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