Apple iOS 18.1 is expected to be released next week, following the launch of iOS 18 in September. While the original update introduced a revamped user interface and several features, it lacked the much-anticipated Apple Intelligence, leaving users impatient for the next version. Apple has confirmed that iOS 18.1 will be rolling out soon, along with a significant update for the AirPods Pro 2bringing exciting new features and bug fixes.
iOS 18.1 version and key features
Although Apple has yet to provide an exact release date, there is widespread speculation that iOS 18.1 will be available by October 28, according to Bloomberg reports. This update will introduce several new features aimed at improving the user experience on compatible iPhone models.
One of the most notable additions is the Apple Intelligence suite, which includes advanced writing tools that allow users to rewrite, proofread, and summarize text effortlessly. The update will also bring major improvements to Siri, with a redesigned interface featuring edge-of-screen animations, the introduction of Type to Siri, and improved natural language understanding, making interactions more intuitive.
Several iPhone apps will also see improvements. The Photos app, for example, will offer new AI-powered features such as text-based image searches, a cleanup feature, and in-memory movies. Meanwhile, the Mail and Messages apps will benefit from smart proofreading and priority messages features. Other notable additions include notification summaries, transcription summaries, call recordings, and spatial photo and video recordings, all driven by AI.
AirPods Pro 2 update
Alongside the iPhone updates, AirPods Pro 2 will also get new hearing health features. These include improved hearing aid functionality, a built-in hearing test and improved hearing protection. Users will be able to access these features in different modes, such as noise cancellation, transparency and adaptive audio, enabling a more personalized listening experience while ensuring hearing health is maintained.
With iOS 18.1 and the AirPods Pro 2 update, Apple is delivering a range of AI-based improvements that should improve both iPhone performance and user well-being.
