The rumors were true: Apple recently released the first beta version of the iOS 18.1 operating system with some Apple Intelligence features, unless you live in Europe or China. Despite not all features being available, we can get an idea of what the experience will be like when Apple releases all the new features.
We will tell you in this article all the news about iOS 18.1 beta 1, so you can know what artificial intelligence functions have arrived, as well as the return of the feature that was canceled in the previous beta version and has returned in the first beta of iOS 18.1.
After that, we will inform you about all the Apple Intelligence news that has arrived in the first beta of iOS 18.1. You can enjoy these features now, unless you live in Europe or China. The features are blocked in these regions by geolocation, making it impossible to access them. Here are the features that have arrived:
– Writing functions: Ability to perform spelling corrections and rewrite texts in different tones such as shorthand or professional. Ability to summarize texts and get key points or create tables. These features are available in Messages, Safari, and Mail.
– Siri: Siri has also received some new features such as a new interface, the ability to write to it with a double tap at the bottom, the ability to answer questions about how to use the device, and understanding us even if we stumble in speaking or understanding contexts between requests.
– Mail: Summary of email and notification functions arrive when there are multiple emails on the home screen or priority emails or smart replies.
– Messages: Smart replies to messages and notification summaries arrive on the lock screen.
– Photos: Ability to create movies with descriptions from our photos and enhancements in the search engine such as natural language search or searching for moments within videos or suggestions for what we might be looking for.
– Voice Notes: In the Notes app, you can record, copy, and get a summary of the notes.
– Focus modes: Smart focus mode arrives that avoids distractions by showing only important notifications.
– Phone app: Now, there is the ability to record, copy, and summarize calls.
– Safari: Safari can summarize articles in Reader Mode.
– The keyboard with large emojis has returned.
To access the Apple Intelligence functions, you must request to join the waiting list by going to Settings > Siri & Apple Intelligence. However, the process is quick and many users who have installed the beta version are already enjoying all the features. Let’s also remember that it is necessary to have an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, or an iPad or a Mac with an M1 processor or higher to benefit from them.
