9 Exciting Features Coming with iOS 18.1

1. What is iOS 18.1?

iOS 18.1 is the next major update for Apple's iPhone operating system, set to release on October 28th. This update brings the first set of Apple Intelligence features to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models.

2. What are the Apple Intelligence Features?

The first set of Apple Intelligence features includes enhanced writing tools for rewriting, summarizing, and proofreading text. It also introduces a new Siri user interface, notification summaries for various apps, and a new 'Clean Up' tool in the Photos app that can remove unwanted elements from images using generative AI.

3. When Can I Expect the Update?

iOS 18.1 is scheduled to be released on October 28th, marking a later-than-expected launch due to Apple's focus on ensuring a smooth rollout and preparing its AI cloud servers for increased traffic.

4. Which Devices Will Support iOS 18.1?

The update will be available for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models, including the iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

5. How Do I Activate Apple Intelligence?

To activate Apple Intelligence after updating to iOS 18.1, go to Settings, tap Apple Intelligence & Siri, then tap Join the Apple Intelligence Waitlist. Activation is estimated to be available within a few hours of joining the waitlist.

6. What Languages Will Apple Intelligence Support Initially?

Apple Intelligence will initially be available in English (US) in most regions around the world. Support for additional English-language regions such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK will be added in December.

7. What Additional Features Are Coming in Future Updates?

Future updates, including iOS 18.2 in December, will introduce ChatGPT support, Image Playground, and Genmoji for custom emoji creation. The full overhaul of Siri with more precise app control and personalized responses is slated for early 2025.

8. How Does Apple Intelligence Protect User Privacy?

Apple Intelligence is designed to protect user privacy by running many of its models entirely on-device and using Private Cloud Compute to scale computational capacity between on-device processing and larger server-based models.

9. What Storage Requirements Will Apple Intelligence Need?

The storage requirements for on-device Apple Intelligence models will increase as more features roll out. Users should ensure they have at least 4 GB of storage available on their iPhone.