The wait is finally over. Apple Intelligence does just that proper debut Today with the public releases of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1. Typically, the number one versions of Apple’s operating systems add small features and fix bugs, but this year Apple Intelligence features are not quite ready for iOS 18’s rollout, bringing a major update. The new iPhone 16 series is presented asBuilt for Apple Intelligence,” but launched without features built for them, this release has been a long time in the making. Those with older devices will find iOS 18.1 less dramatic than the update, as the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are the only versions. Previous-generation iPhones will support Apple Intelligence .
You’ll know you can use it Apple Intelligence upon receipt of notice from the company. Early generative AI features you can check out include writing tools like proofreading and rewriting, as well as text summaries.
The Notes app has live transcriptions for phone calls and audio. Apple can usefully generate a summary of these transcriptions. Additionally, in Apple’s overhauled Photos app, you can reorganize your photos and videos around memorable events like trips and special events. You can also create your own Memories in the app.
Here are the beginnings of Siri’s overhaul. Now you can write requests and questions to the voice assistant, previously only. If you still prefer to speak to her, Siri should be able to understand requests if you stutter or interrupt. Siri UI has been changed as when you activate it you will see a glowing border around the screen. However, you’ll have to wait a little longer for other Siri-controlled features, such as the assistant’s better understanding of your personal context.
Apple Intelligence on iPhone
Apple Intelligence is currently available on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max and phones iPhone 16 lineup. M-series iPads and Macs also support Apple Intelligence iPad mini powered by the new A17 Pro.
Please note that access is currently limited to those who have set their device and Siri language to US English. It will begin to be available in Apple Intelligence more countries and languages in December. Apple doesn’t immediately plan to widely offer its AI tools in the European Union or mainland China because of regulatory issues, though it has been in talks with officials in both markets to make Apple Intelligence available there since September.
In addition to Apple Intelligence, iOS 18.1 adds support for other new features such as hearing testing and performance. Use AirPods Pro as over-the-counter hearing aids. It should be it is easier to change the mailing address which is linked to your Apple Account.
You’ll have to wait a little longer for the other promised Apple Intelligence features. company was released iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2 developer betas last week. In addition to additional writing tools, the betas include Genmoji (a custom emoji generator), Image Playground (creating animated and illustrated images), Visual Intelligence like Google Lens, and ChatGPT integration.
Apple Intelligence worldwide presence
As for those who want to use Apple Intelligence in other countries and languages, Apple announced in December that it will support localized English in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. A bigger update in April will expand language support beyond English – Chinese, English (India), English (Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish and Vietnamese are among the new languages supported. Apple also says unspecified “other languages” will be added.
How to update iPhone to iOS 18.1
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Open the Settings app and tap on General.
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Tap on “Software Update”.
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Your phone will download the latest software update available. From there, you can tap either “update now” or “update overnight.”
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Enter your iPhone passcode to start the update.
Update, October 28, 2024, 12:15 PM ET: This story has been updated with notes on how to update your iPhone to iOS 18.1.
