**Apple Unveils iOS 18.2 Developer Beta 2 Featuring Enhanced Apple Intelligence and ChatGPT Plus Integration**

On Monday, Apple launched the second developer beta of iOS 18.2, showcasing additional **Apple Intelligence** functionalities and introducing a new feature to upgrade to **ChatGPT Plus** directly from the Settings app.

The first set of **Apple Intelligence** features, which included the free version of ChatGPT, was part of the initial beta of iOS 18.2. Now, in this new beta, users can access even more sophisticated tools such as **Genmoji**, **Image Playground**, **Image Wand**, and **Visual Intelligence**. Moreover, as highlighted by [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/04/ios-18-2-beta-adds-upgrade-to-chatgpt-plus-option-to-the-settings-app/), users now have the ability to upgrade to **ChatGPT Plus** seamlessly through the Settings app.

### How to Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus on iOS 18.2

To utilize the new features, you’ll need to upgrade to the latest iOS 18.2 developer beta. After updating, head to **Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri > ChatGPT**, where you’ll find the option to upgrade to **ChatGPT Plus**.

With this upgrade, users have found that the free version of ChatGPT now imposes a daily usage limit, which can be tracked in the Settings app.

At first, the details of Apple’s partnership with OpenAI were uncertain, with some reports indicating that [Apple paid nothing](https://mashable.com/article/apple-reportedly-paid-openai-zero-dollars-chatgpt-partnership) for the collaboration. There were conflicting narratives regarding whether **Apple Intelligence** would necessitate a subscription. Now, it’s evident that while iOS 18 includes some complimentary ChatGPT features, more advanced functionalities are gated behind a paid **ChatGPT Plus** subscription, suggesting a possible revenue-sharing arrangement between Apple and OpenAI.

### What Does ChatGPT Plus Provide?

For regular ChatGPT users, considering an upgrade to **ChatGPT Plus**—priced at $19.99 per month—might be beneficial. The subscription offers numerous advantages, including early access to new models, increased usage limits, and more. Here’s a breakdown of what’s included with **ChatGPT Plus**, according to [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2024/11/04/ios-18-2-beta-adds-upgrade-to-chatgpt-plus-option-to-the-settings-app/):

– Send up to **5 times more messages** using GPT-4 and gain access to more advanced models.
– Expanded limits for photo and file uploads, image creation, and web browsing.
– Enhanced real-time interactions with ChatGPT’s upgraded voice feature, including access to **OpenAI o1-preview** and **OpenAI o1-mini**.

### When Will iOS 18.2 Be Released to the General Public?

The public launch of iOS 18.2 is anticipated for early December, bringing “significant enhancements to Apple Intelligence,” as per [Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman](https://x.com/markgurman/status/1853096866256404482).

In the meantime, feel free to join the community in [testing the iOS 18.2 beta 2](https://www.reddit.com/r/iOSBeta/comments/1gjl8om/ios_182_beta_2_discussion/). Just ensure to [back up your iPhone](https://mashable.com/article/how-to-backup-iphone) prior to engaging with the beta.