Apple’s anticipated iOS 18.1 update is expected to roll out globally today, delivering a suite of new Apple Intelligence features to enhance functionality across supported devices. Though Apple has not specified an exact release time, sources predict that the update will become available to users later tonight.
Unveiled initially during Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, Apple Intelligence is designed to streamline tasks and improve productivity.
iOS 18 is compatible with devices from the iPhone SE (2nd generation) onward, but Apple Intelligence features are limited to more recent models, including the iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16 series, and the iPad Mini with iPadOS 18.1.
In addition to iOS, the latest features are also integrated into iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1, bringing a similar upgrade to the broader Apple ecosystem.
Key Apple Intelligence Features in iOS 18.1
Apple Intelligence will introduce a suite of AI-driven tools, focusing on making everyday tasks faster and more intuitive. Features like Writing Tools, Call Recording Transcription, and Clean-Up Tool will offer users diverse new ways to interact with their devices.
The Writing Tools feature, for instance, allows users to rewrite, proofread, and summarize text across apps like Mail, Notes, and Pages, as well as compatible third-party apps. The Clean-Up Tool in Photos enables one-tap removal of distracting elements from images, allowing users to enhance photos without altering the main subject.
Apple has also introduced Call Recording Transcription, which can record and summarize phone calls in Notes, while Memory Movie in Photos lets users create videos by entering descriptive prompts.
Apple Intelligence Expands Siri’s Capabilities
With iOS 18.1, Apple has integrated ChatGPT capabilities directly into Siri, enabling new interaction possibilities. Other features include suggested replies in Mail and Messages, a streamlined Siri user interface, and web page summarization in Safari.
Currently, Apple Intelligence is available only in U.S. English, with plans to expand language support in the coming months.
