iOS 18.1 Arrives: New Features for iPhone

Apple recently released iOS 18.1 RC, which is usually the final version and reveals all the upcoming features. The iOS 18.1 update includes many improvements and bug fixes.

The iOS 18.1 RC (Release Candidate) version is available for developers and public beta testers. This update brings the first Apple Intelligence features to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 users, but it's not just about artificial intelligence.

What's new in iOS 18.1 iOS 18.1 fixes unexpected restart issues on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models. It introduces a new hearing aid feature for AirPods Pro 2 users. The update will also bring notification summaries, particularly email summaries, featuring Apple Intelligence improvements. According to Apple's release notes, here are all the new features, bug fixes, and improvements in iOS 18.1:

Apple Intelligence

• Writing tools: Rewriting text, grammar correction, and summarizing
• New look and improved language comprehension for Siri, with enhanced natural speech
• The Edit tool removes distractions in photos
• Create memories by adding captions to photos
• Easily access important information with notification summaries
• Reduce distractions with the new focus mode
• Smart replies for Messages and Mail
• Priority messages in email
• Transcribing voice notes (Notes)
• Record and transcribe calls for certain languages

Camera

• Quickly switch to the front camera on iPhone 16
• New spatial camera mode for iPhone 15 Pro

AirPods

• Hearing test, hearing aid, and hearing protection features for AirPods Pro 2

Bug fixes and improvements

• Add individual links to the Control Center
• Reset Control Center layout
• Easier search with natural language in the App Store
• Fixes the issue of unplayed podcast episodes being marked as played
• Fixes the issue of 4K 60fps videos stuttering in Photos when the device is hot
• Fixes the unexpected restart issue on iPhone 16 and 16 Pro