When will iOS 18.2 be Released to the Public?

When Will iOS 18.2 Be Released to the Public?

Ashutosh Singh November 7, 2024

With iOS 18.1 already available to the public, the next big iOS update will be iOS 18.2.

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Apple recently began beta testing iOS 18.2, which will be available to the public soon.

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If you have an eligible iPhone, you might be wondering when will the iOS 18.2 release to public and if it’s coming before the holiday season.

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I have a good news for you, it will be available before the holidays.

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According to Mark Gurman who is known for his accurate Apple news, iOS 18.2 will be released the week of December 2nd.

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Generally, Apple releases a public build in mid-December, but this time it will come at least a week earlier.

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With iOS 18.2, Apple will push out the second wave of Apple Intelligence features.

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Some upcoming AI features are already available through the first and second beta of iOS 18.2.

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