iOS 18.1 is coming: New features for iPhone except AI

iOS 18.1 is set to be released soon. So, what else will iOS 18.1 bring beyond AI?

iOS 18.1 will introduce several new features for iPhone users. Here are the key updates expected later this month:

1. NFC access for third-party apps - For the first time, iOS 18.1 opens the NFC chip to third-party apps. This will enable features like contactless payments, car keys, student IDs, and more.

2. Updates to Control Center - iOS 18.1 brings customization options to Control Center, with the ability to reset settings to their original state.

3. Drag and drop support for iPhone Mirroring - iOS 18.1 adds drag and drop functionality for easy file sharing between iPhone and Mac.

4. New Camera control for iPhone 16 - For iPhone 16 users, camera switching will offer new options. Double tapping the Camera Control button will allow quick switching to the front camera.

5. Call recording - iPhone XS and newer models will allow call recording, with an option to get a summary of the conversation.

6. Apple Music and TikTok integration -With iOS 18.1, users can easily share music from Apple Music to TikTok.

When will iOS 18.1 be available?

The update is expected to be released on October 28.