Apple is set to release iOS 18.1 on October 28, 2024, bringing the first wave of Apple Intelligence features to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models. The update introduces powerful AI capabilities and other enhancements designed to make your iPhone more intuitive and user-friendly. Here are 18 new things your iPhone will be able to do with iOS 18.1:
1. Reset Your Control Center
iOS 18.1 adds a new option to reset the Control Center to its default layout in Settings ➝ Control Center. This is helpful if you’ve made too many customizations and want to start fresh.
2. More Control Center Buttons
Add separate toggles for Satellite and AirDrop in the Control Center, allowing you to customize your Control Center further for quick access.
3. Take Selfies With Camera Control
The new Camera Control feature lets you switch to the front-facing camera without touching the screen. Swipe the Camera Control button to cycle through the lenses and take the perfect selfie.
4. Share Apple Music Songs on TikTok
Apple Music now lets you share songs directly on TikTok. Simply tap Share Song and choose TikTok from the list of apps.
5. Sleep Apnea Detection
iOS 18.1 adds sleep apnea detection for Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 2. The watch analyzes breathing disturbances, and you can enable notifications in the Health app.
6. Proofread Your Text
The new Writing Tools feature offers a proofreading function that checks for spelling, grammar, and even word choice. You can accept or review suggestions one by one.
7. Rewrite Your Text
Adjust the tone of your text with the Rewrite tool. You can make your writing sound more friendly, professional, or concise while keeping the original content intact.
8. Summarize Long Emails
iOS 18.1 introduces a Summarize button for long emails. Apple Intelligence creates a concise overview in various formats like key points or bullet lists.
9. Answer Apple Product Questions
Siri now provides detailed information on Apple products, helping you understand features, locate settings, or perform tasks through voice-activated tutorials.
10. Smart Replies for Emails and Messages
Smart Reply analyzes your emails and messages to suggest contextually relevant responses, making it easier to reply quickly with just a tap.
11. Summarize Multiple Message Notifications
iOS 18.1 can summarize multiple message notifications on your Lock Screen, giving you a quick overview without opening the Messages app.
12. Create Memory Movies From a Short Description
The new Memory Movie feature allows you to create a movie from a simple description. It selects photos and music to build a short film based on your memories.
13. Remove Unwanted Objects From Photos
The Clean Up tool lets you easily remove unwanted objects from photos by tapping or brushing over the distracting element, preserving the important parts of the image.
14. Summarize Your Audio Transcripts
Audio recordings in apps like Notes now generate transcripts and summaries, making it easier to review and extract key points from long recordings.
15. Reduce Interruptions
The new Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode filters notifications to show only the most important alerts, allowing you to focus without missing critical updates.
16. Record Your Phone Calls
iOS 18.1 introduces a call recording feature. You can record calls and access AI-generated summaries in the Notes app, which is perfect for reviewing important conversations.
17. Summarize Web Articles
Safari’s Reader Mode now has a Summarize button that uses Apple Intelligence to create concise summaries of long web articles.
18. Generate Apple Intelligence Reports
The new Apple Intelligence Report in Privacy & Security allows you to export data showing how Apple Intelligence is being used on your device. Face ID authentication ensures your privacy is maintained.
With these new features, iOS 18.1 takes a major step toward making your iPhone smarter, more intuitive, and more powerful through advanced AI and machine learning.
