The iOS 18.1 public beta is here, bringing Apple Intelligence (almost) to the masses
Apple releases iOS 18.1 public beta with new AI features for iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max, and upcoming iPhone 16.
Apple has launched the public beta of iOS 18.1, introducing Apple Intelligence to iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max users, while broader availability will come with the iPhone 16 release. The new beta includes generative AI tools such as call transcription, email prioritization, and the initial version of a revamped Siri, which users can try today by setting their devices and Siri to US English.
To install the public beta, users must navigate to Settings on their iPhones, select General, then Software Update, and choose the iOS 18.1 public beta option. Caution is advised as the installation requires backing up data to iCloud or a computer, although it's more stable than previous developer versions.
Some features, like ChatGPT integration and Image Playground, will be rolled out gradually. Apple is also planning other functionalities such as Genmoji and improved personal context understanding for Siri, expected to arrive in the next few months.