Apple releases new features for developers, including ChatGPT integration

Published October 24,2024

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Apple launched new options Wednesday in beta for builders, together with its much-anticipated ChatGPT integration.

The beta variations of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 and macOS 15.2 are actually obtainable for builders, the corporate introduced in a press release.

“Changes to the browser choice screen, default apps and app deletion for EU users, as well as support in Safari for exporting user data and for web browsers to import that data, are now available in the beta versions of iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2,” it stated.

The new releases additionally embrace enhancements to the Apps space in Settings, which have been first launched in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.

“All users worldwide will be able to manage their default apps via a Default Apps section at the top of the Apps area,” stated the assertion.

“Following feedback from the European Commission and from developers, in these releases developers can develop and test EU-specific features, such as alternative browser engines, contactless apps, marketplace installations from web browsers, and marketplace apps, from anywhere in the world,” it added.

New calling and messaging defaults, as well as, are actually obtainable for all customers worldwide.

The new beta variations come every week earlier than the corporate prepares to formally launch iOS 18.1 and Apple Intelligence.

iOS 18.2 for builders brings ChatGPT integration and GenMoji to iPhones — two key options that won’t be obtainable within the iOS 18.1 normal public launch subsequent week.