Apple is set to release iOS 18.2, its latest update for iPhone, in early December. This version is expected to bring several new features, including the option to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus directly from the Settings app. This means users who want more from ChatGPT can now upgrade easily, without needing to visit a separate website or app.
ChatGPT Plus Upgrade Made Simple
In iOS 18.2, you’ll find the ChatGPT Plus upgrade option under the “Apple Intelligence & Siri” section in the Settings app. Once you go into this setting, you can select “ChatGPT” and see the option to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus. This upgrade gives you faster response times, priority access, and a few more advanced features for $19.99 per month.
Previously, you had to sign up for ChatGPT Plus through OpenAI’s website or its app. Now, Apple has made this process a lot easier by placing the upgrade option in the main Settings. This feature is also available on iPadOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2 for iPad and Mac users.
Daily Limit for Free ChatGPT Users
For users who choose not to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus, iOS 18.2 introduces a “Daily Limit” for ChatGPT’s advanced features. This new option is found in the “Advanced Capabilities” section and shows a “Daily Limit” indicator.
Free users can make a limited number of requests using ChatGPT’s advanced capabilities, and once they reach this limit, their access switches to a more basic version of ChatGPT for the rest of the day.
ChatGPT Integration Across Apple Devices
Apple has been adding ChatGPT’s capabilities to its devices through a feature called “Apple Intelligence.” In iOS 18 and newer, you can access ChatGPT with Siri, use it within writing tools, and even find it in some of Apple’s core apps.
This integration means that ChatGPT’s responses and suggestions can pop up as you’re typing or creating content, helping with anything from drafting messages to getting quick answers.
Interestingly, you don’t need an OpenAI account to use ChatGPT on Apple devices for basic functions, but having an account—especially a Plus account—offers additional perks, like increased access and premium features.
A Closer Partnership with OpenAI
Apple’s new update shows just how close its partnership with OpenAI has become. Though Apple hasn’t officially stated if they’re sharing subscription revenue, the integration suggests that both companies could benefit when users upgrade to ChatGPT Plus through Apple’s platform.
The tech giant might be looking to add similar features to other AI services in the future. For example, there are reports that Apple has also discussed incorporating Google’s AI, Gemini, into its devices. If this happens, you may eventually see an option to upgrade to Google’s advanced AI right within Settings as well.
Other New Features in iOS 18.2
Aside from the ChatGPT Plus upgrade option, iOS 18.2 is expected to bring other exciting features like “Genmoji” (enhanced, personalized emojis), “Image Playground” (a new tool for creative photo edits), and “Visual Intelligence” for smarter photo sorting and recognition.
With iOS 18.2, Apple is not only simplifying access to AI tools but also making its devices smarter and more user-friendly.
