Apple is gearing up to launch the annual iPhone series in September/October 2024 wherein the brand will also announce iOS 18. However, before it rolls out to the public, the company has rolled out iOS 18.1 Beta 1 for developers. The beta release gives developers access to not only new iOS 18 features but some Apple Intelligence capabilities as well. If you are a developer who is registered as a Beta tester, you can start testing iOS 18.1 and iPad OS 18.1 betas right now. For now, there is no scheduled public beta, so average users who want to try it might not get lucky.
If you want to participate in this rollout, you will need an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or iPad (M1 chip or newer). Apple announced in June that iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus would be excluded from this launch due to lack of RAM. This is because Apple Intelligence will need at least 8GB of RAM and base models come with 6GB of RAM.
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Features included in Apple iOS 18.1 Beta 1
Accessing Apple Intelligence requires requesting access first. This can be accomplished by accessing settings, locating the new Apple Intelligence menu, and selecting ‘Join the waitlist’. Afterward, you will need to wait for a push notification, and once received, you can begin utilizing the new features.
Apple hasn’t released a full suite of AI features with Beta 1. Some features are being saved for official rollout later this year and next year, but some features have been rolled out already, these are-
Siri with New Updates- Siri now has a new design that introduces a glowing light around the edge of the screen. There will be the ability to switch between text and voice during interactions, enhanced context to answer questions about the device, and also the ability to follow prompts even if the user stumbles over their words.
Mailing Tools- Just like Siri, the Mail app is also getting new productivity features like a new section for urgent/priority mails, email summaries without opening the message, and smart replies.
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New Writing Tools- Apple Intelligence users will be able to proofread, rewrite, and summarize text anywhere, in Notes, Mail, and more.
New Photos Tools- The Photos app is also getting some new search functions like the ability to use natural language to find specific photos, the ability to find specific moments in a video, Memories feature that allows the user to create a story by typing a description. Apple Intelligence selects photos and videos that match the description to make a movie.
Reduce Interruptions- It is a new Focus that surfaces only the notifications that might need immediate attention, like a message about an early pickup from daycare, or an SOS message about someone needing attention.
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Some new features that will be rolled out later this year or early next year include an even more Powerful Siri, ChatGPT integration, Genmoji, Priority Notifications, Image Playground, and more.
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