In this article we are going to tell you everything about iOS 18.1, the official launch of Apple Intelligence
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iOS 18.1 will be the next update that Apple releases for the iPhone. Therefore, we will tell you all the news we will see, its possible release date and compatible devices. This release will mark the official launch of the first Apple Intelligence features. Although not all of its functions will be available, some will be launched.
In this article we will list all the news of iOS 18.1, the first Apple Intelligence functions that will arrive, its possible release date and the iPhones that can be updated. It is important to note that not only iOS 18.1 will be released, but also iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1 and other versions of the systems.
What’s new in iOS 18.1
Among the What’s new in iOS 18.1 There are not only the AI functions of Apple Intelligence, but also others that are not related to it and that we can all enjoy. These are:
- Changes in the Control Center: iOS 18.1 will add new controls to the Control Center, such as a new button for AirDrop, Wi-Fi connection or VPN connection. Thanks to these changes, we will recover the connections box where Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, Mobile Data and Bluetooth appear.
- Camera control improvements: iOS 18.1 will allow you to switch between the front and rear cameras more easily.
- Call recording: Although initially it was going to be an exclusive function for the iPhone 15 onwards, Apple has decided that it will be available for all compatible iPhones. However, call transcription and summary will only be available on Apple Intelligence-enabled devices.
What Apple Intelligence features will arrive in iOS 18.1
After reviewing the news that will come to all iPhones, it is time to know the first Apple Intelligence features that will be available in this new version of the operating system. They are the following:
- Writing functions: Thanks to the new writing tools, it will be possible to perform various actions with the texts, such as changing the tone, rewriting them, paraphrasing them, summarizing them, creating a list, extracting key points or generating a table.
- Reduce interruptions: A new intelligent concentration mode will be introduced, which will allow you to receive only important notifications automatically.
- What’s new in the Photos app: The Photos app will receive two great new features: on the one hand, the possibility of creating photo movies from a description and, on the other, the magic eraser or “Clean Up”, which will allow you to intelligently erase objects from photos.
- What’s new in Siri: Although the full Siri experience won’t be available until next year, iOS 18.1 will launch its new interface, the ability to write to Siri by double-tapping at the bottom of the screen, have a conversation with Siri, or receive instructions on how to perform actions on the system, such as activating dark mode.
- Notification summary: The iPhone will be able to group all the notifications from the same application and summarize them in a sentence. Additionally, you will also be able to summarize articles in Safari and emails.
- News in the Mail app: Mail will be able to identify important messages, summarize emails and respond intelligently.
These are the Apple Intelligence features that will be available on launch day. However, more will be released progressively in later versions, such as iOS 18.2where we will see the integration with ChatGPT, Image Playground or Genmoji.
When will iOS 18.1 be released and which iPhone models will be supported
Although the official release date of iOS 18.1 has not yet been confirmed, we can estimate that it will be end of october. This coincides with the leak from Mark Gurman, who stated that it would be released on October 28.
Regarding compatibility, all iPhones that were compatible with iOS 18 will be compatible with iOS 18.1. However, Apple Intelligence will only be available on iPhone 15 Pro onwards, and on iPads and Macs with M1 processors onwards.
It’s also important to note that in the European Union, Apple Intelligence features They will only be available in English on Macs. For them to reach the iPhone and iPad, we will have to wait.
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