Cupertino, October 29: Apple has launched its highly anticipated iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence for iPhone 16 series and older models. Apple's new AI system comes with a host of new AI features that the tech giant previously unveiled during its Apple WWDC 2024 event and during the iPhone 16 launch last month. Apple previously released its iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2 beta versions; however, this is the final public version. 

iOS 18.1 brings the first-ever hands-on experience of its AI system called Apple Intelligence. However, being a few, these are critical updates to those waiting for Apple's artificial intelligence since it was announced this year. Apple CEO Tim Cook said that "not the first, but the best", hinting at offering a better AI system compared to the competitors. iOS 18.1 update has been rolled out to these devices - iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple iMac 2024 With M4 Chipset, Apple Intelligence Launched in India, Globally; Check Specifications, Features and Price.

iOS 18.1 Update With Apple Intelligence; Check Key Features

Apple iOS 18.1 update comes with Apple Intelligence and offers the following features,

  • System Wide Writing Tools

Apple's Writing Tools is now integrated across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. It helps users rewrite, proofread, and summarize text in apps like Mail and Notes. The Rewrite feature offers tone adjustments, while Proofread suggests grammar and word choice edits with explanations. Users can also generate summaries as paragraphs, bullet points, tables, or lists.

  • Natural and Conversational Siri

Siri has been improved signficantly as offers a more natural and flexible experience, featuring a glowing light design on iPhone, iPad, and CarPlay and customizable placement on Mac. Users can switch seamlessly between text and voice, with improved context retention and understanding. Siri also provides detailed answers to Apple product features, like screen recordings and Wi-Fi password sharing.

  • Intelligent AI-Powered Photo App

The AI-powered Photos app on iPhone 16 Pro has more to offer in terms of natural language search. It allows users to find content by description, such as "Maya skateboarding in a tie-dye shirt," across photos and videos. Smart completion suggestions also help speed up searches further. Besides, a new Clean Up tool removes unwanted elements from photos while preserving the moment. The enhanced Memories feature creates personalized movies based on user descriptions, with Apple Intelligence selecting content and crafting a thematic storyline.

  • Productivity and Email Management

Apple Intelligence has been integrated to enhance productivity with Priority Messages in Mail. It helps highlight urgent emails like boarding passes at the top of the inbox. Users can view summaries without opening messages and use Smart Reply for quick responses. On the Lock Screen, notification summaries display key details from active chats, while the new Focus mode limits interruptions to essential alerts. In Notes and Phone apps, users can record, transcribe, and summarize audio, with automatic call summaries generated after conversations. iPhone SE 4 Likely To Launch With A18 Chip, Apple Intelligence; Check Expected Features and Launch Timeline.

Apple Intelligence in the latest iOS 18.1 update will go through future improvements and Apple may offer more intelligence features in its operating system. However, that has to wait for year or more.

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