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iOS 18.2 beta 3: 4 Apple Intelligence features you can test now

The full suite of Apple Intelligence features isn’t quite ready for primetime yet, but you can at least test some of them out prior to their proper launch.

Apple launched the third beta for iOS 18.2 this week. If you’ve gotten past the Apple Intelligence waitlist, this beta lets you get a taste of the new AI-powered features. It should be noted that these features actually entered the public beta last week and the latest beta release is mostly dedicated to bug fixes.

iOS 18.2 beta: 4 new Apple Intelligence features

Apple Intelligence introduced its highly anticipated image-based AI tools in earlier betas, but with iOS 18.2 developer beta 3, you can keep experimenting with the following:

Image Playground

First up is Image Playground, Apple’s standard text-to-image generative AI tool.

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It works how you’d expect: Type some text into a box describing what you want to see, and eventually, an image will pop up that should, theoretically, depict what you wrote.

That said, it’s not that basic. The software will make suggestions for things to add to your photos and you can even use existing photos as inspiration for your creations. You can, of course, share your creations through the Messages app.

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Genmoji

Next up is Genmoji, or AI-generated emoji.

Promo image of Genmoji


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You can use text descriptions or existing photos of people to create custom emoji.

Visual Intelligence

On the more practical, though less creative side, is Visual Intelligence.

Visual Intelligence demo as shown at WWDC


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This feature allows iPhone 16 users (yes, it is exclusive to the newest iPhones) to open up the Camera app, aim it at something, and have AI give you some pertinent information about what you focused on.

For instance, aim your camera at a business, and you might get service hours or user reviews. Visual Intelligence can also do dirty work like detecting phone numbers and addresses in images to add to your contacts list. Oh, and it can copy and paste text, which will most likely be the most useful thing about it.

Siri with ChatGPT

Finally, Siri’s upcoming ChatGPT enhancements are available via the iOS 18.2 beta. The way this works is that if you ask Siri a question and it can’t come up with a satisfying answer on its own, you will be prompted to optionally consult ChatGPT instead. Siri will present the answer, but ChatGPT is where it comes from.

Oh, and unlike the web version of ChatGPT, you don’t need to make an account to use this feature. Take notes, OpenAI.

You can download the third developer beta of iOS 18.2 by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Beta versions of iOS can be rough around the edges, so don’t forget to make a backup.


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The new Dyson Supersonic Travel is the cheapest Supersonic yet

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Nearly three years ago, I asked if the (then) $429 Dyson Supersonic was still worth the price of entry.

These days, with the Supersonic line having expanded, the standard model having increased in price to $449.99, and the most expensive version of the hair dryer topping out at $549.99, it’s a question that feels even more apt.

The good news? If you’re not super into the idea of spending about $500 for a hair dryer, Dyson just announced the Dyson Supersonic Travel, a $299.99 model of its famous hair tool. In addition to its lower price point, it comes with more travel-friendly proportions and features.

As someone who’s personally tested Supersonics (and their many dupes), I took a closer look at the latest Dyson beauty launch to gather everything you need to know.

The design differences of the Dyson Supersonic Travel

In short, the Supersonic Travel is the standard Supersonic but smaller. According to Dyson, that comes out to exactly 32 percent smaller and 25 percent lighter than the OG Supersonic. In other words, it’s 0.7 pounds to the standard Supersonic’s 1.8 pounds, and 8.7 inches tall to the larger model’s 10 inches.

This model also comes with one attachment, the styling concentrator, a la the now-discontinued Dyson Supersonic Origin (which ran for $399.99). For comparison, the $449.99 Supersonic comes with three attachments: a styling concentrator, diffuser, and wide-tooth comb. For all five attachments, you’ll have to shell out $549.99.

dyson supersonic travel with attachments

The Supersonic Travel is compatible with all original and Supersonic Nural attachments.
Credit: Dyson

The same attachments can be used between the Travel, original, and Supersonic Nural dryers. This means opting for the Travel could technically save you some money — individual attachments range from $19.99 to $44.99. If you only use a styling concentrator and diffuser, for instance, the total cost of a Travel dryer with the extra attachment purchase would come out to $344.98, making it still over $100 cheaper than the three-attachment original Supersonic.

The Supersonic Travel is more versatile in some ways, and less so in others

Functionality-wise, the Supersonic Travel is a slightly different product from the other Supersonics in the line. It has anywhere from 1,000 to 1,220 watts of power and an airflow speed of 11.6 liters per second, compared to the 1,600 watts and 13.3 liters per second of the standard Supersonic. In other words, the bigger dryer is slightly more powerful, so it wouldn’t be unreasonable to expect longer dry times.

The standard Supersonic and Supersonic Nural also feature four heats and three air speeds, where the Supersonic Travel features three heats and two air speeds.

That said, the Supersonic Travel has universal voltage compatibility, so it can be used from 100 to 240 volts, whereas the other Supersonics are locked into 120 volt compatibility.

In terms of its portability, it’s also worth noting the Supersonic Travel weighs the same as the Supersonic r, a professional grade hair dryer (priced as such at $549.99) that’s become more popular due in part to being lightweight and easy to maneuver.

Where to buy the Dyson Supersonic Travel

The Dyson Supersonic Travel is available for $299.99 at Dyson’s website, Amazon, and Best Buy. If you buy at the former, you will receive a complimentary $59.99 travel bag along with the hair dryer.

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The gorgeous yet budget-friendly Samsung QN70F Neo QLED TV is the cheapest its ever been

SAVE $300: As of April 21, you can get the Samsung 55-inch QN70F Neo QLED 4K TV for only $597.99 instead of $897.99 at Amazon. That’s 33% in savings and the lowest price on record.


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We’re in peak sports season, y’all. Besides the action of the Stanley Cup playoffs and NBA playoffs, there’s a fresh MLB season taking shape. If your TV is looking dull or lagging, it’s a prime time to upgrade — especially since you can find some epic deals on 2025 models.

As of April 21, the Samsung 55-inch QN70F Neo QLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for only $597.99. That’s 33% or $300 off its current list price, as well as its lowest price to date.

As Mashable’s TV expert Leah Stodart explains, “Neo QLED is really just Samsung’s proprietary term for QLED paired with Mini LED.” So, the QN70F features a panel of quantum dots over a bunch of tiny LED bulbs instead of a basic LED panel. The result? A stunning display with impressive color accuracy, deep blacks, and spectacular contrast. All the little details will look good no matter the lighting conditions in your room.

This TV uses an NQ4 AI Gen2 processor to upscale content and enhance the quality of anything you’re watching. So even those old episodes of Friends will look more impressive on the QN70F. And thanks to a 144Hz variable refresh rate, gaming and sports will look noticeably smoother and less laggy than your old set.

If an upgrade is in order, but you don’t want to spend a ton of money, the Samsung QN70F Neo QLED 4K TV is an excellent value at full price. At $300 off, it’s a steal.

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The secret to faster AI output is better prompts

TL;DR: If writing prompts slows you down, VibeFarm helps you build, save, and reuse them for a one-time $39.99 for lifetime access.


Anyone using AI regularly already knows the real bottleneck isn’t the tools — it’s the prompts. Getting them just right can take longer than the actual work, and once you do land on a great one, it’s usually buried in chat history or lost in a notes app somewhere.

This is the issue VibeFarm aims to eliminate. It’s not another AI generator — it’s a prompt composition workspace designed to help you stay in the flow.

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Instead of starting from scratch every time, you can build structured prompts using layered fields, refine them with built-in tools, and save them as reusable “VibeCards” for future use.

With access to 10,000+ premium prompts and a system built for remixing and iteration, you can turn one successful prompt into a repeatable asset. Whether you’re working on visuals, writing, video, or something in between, everything stays organized and easy to reuse.

It also plays nicely with the tools you already use. You can export clean prompts directly into platforms like ChatGPT, Midjourney, or other AI tools — no formatting headaches. And with version control and rollback options, you can experiment without losing what worked.

This platform helps you cut wasted time from your AI workflow while keeping your best ideas working for you long after you’ve created them.

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