Beta 1 for iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 is now available! Developers with supported devices can download the update and start testing new Apple Intelligence features. These include “writing tools” across apps, summaries for transcription, natural language search in Photos, a new and improved Siri, a few productivity features in Mail, Focus, and more.
iOS 18.1 Beta 1 – 20+ Apple Intelligence Features – All New!
Currently, the list of supported devices is short. Only the following devices will get the iOS 18.1 update: iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPad (with an M1 chip or later).
If you have any of the above, you can install the update without any problems. However, you will also need to request access to Apple Intelligence before you can get the features. To do this, open the Settings app, go to the new Apple Intelligence menu, and tap "Join the Waitlist." Once you receive a push notification, you can start using the new features.
Please note that not all Apple Intelligence features are currently available in beta. Apple is still developing several AI features, such as a ChatGPT integration, that won’t be available until later this year. There is also currently no news on when a public beta for iOS 18.1 will be available to general users. Stay tuned for further updates!
