It's the arrival of the next build of that software that's the most exciting though, not just because it will bring the extra Apple Intelligence features we are still waiting for, like Image Playground, as well as proper access to Apple Intelligence in the UK, but a few key extra features outside of AI too.

OS 18.2 will introduce Genmoji which can create custom emojis through text-based inputs or images within the emoji keyboard. Another Apple Intelligence feature, Image Playground, can create images based on text prompts,

OS 18.2's third developer beta offers ChatGPT integration in Siri, improved Camera Control features, and a new location-sharing option in Find My. The public beta is likely to launch next week, with the official release scheduled for December.