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The iOS 18.1 update is rolling out for eligible iPhones and the Apple Intelligence features have come out of beta as well.
Apple Intelligence has finally come out of beta and available to all the iPhone users who have the last year’s Pro or this year’s iPhone 16 series models. The iOS 18.1 update brings the first round of AI features from Apple which isn’t a big list but a major feat for the company nevertheless. The huge update (literally) brings the new glow time Siri, and other AI tools that we have seen on Android but Apple is offering them with its own twist and policy.
iOS 18.1 Update: How To Install, Which iPhones Support AI
The iOS 18.1 update is now available if you have a wide range of iPhones but the Apple Intelligence features are coming to these iPhone models only:
– iPhone 15 Pro
– iPhone 15 Pro Max
– iPhone 16
– iPhone 16 Plus
– iPhone 16 Pro
– iPhone 16 Pro Max
The iOS 18.1 update has a download size of 7.05GB which tells you the magnitude of changes coming to many iPhone users this week.
How To Install iOS 18.1 Update On Your iPhone
– Go to Settings on your iPhone
– Tap on General
– Click on Software update
– You will see the iOS 18.1 update alert pop up on the screen
– Click on download, authenticate using your passcode
– The iOS 18.1 will be installed after rebooting the iPhone
iOS 18.1 Update: What Features You Get
The Apple AI update includes enhanced photo search capabilities, a more intuitive Siri, improved writing tools and creative innovations like Image Playground and Genmoji. Other key features of Apple Intelligence include an improved Photos App, Notification summaries, Priority Messages in Mail, Smart replies and more.
“Apple Intelligence is available on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, all iPhone 16 models, and iPad and Mac models with M1 and later. iPhone devices need 4GB of storage.”
This means if a user wants to access the Apple AI features on their compatible devices, they need to keep 4GB available to run these features.
Apple Intelligence in India: The Wait Goes On
The iOS 18.1 update has also confirmed when the iPhone users in India will get the Apple Intelligence features working in their language with the local responses. The English (India) language for Apple AI will be supported via a software update in April 2025.