The tech giant Apple officially rolled out the iOS 18.1 update with Apple Intelligence features on Monday. This update is now available for download on eligible iPhones, iPads and Mac devices. The iOS 18.1 update introduces a plethora of innovative features along with Apple Intelligence.

These features include enhanced photo search capabilities, improved Siri with a glow time feature, better writing tools and creative innovations like Image Playground and Genmoji. Currently, Apple Intelligence is exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max via iOS 18. 21 update. 

Apple’s New Writing Tools

Apple has introduced new Writing Tools that help you write better. These tools are available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With Writing Tools, now you can:

•  Rewrite text to make it clearer
•  Check grammar and spelling
• Summarize long texts into shorter ones

Rewrite and Proofread

The Rewrite feature lets you choose different versions of your text. You can also change the tone to suit your audience. Proofread checks grammar, word choice and sentence structure.

Siri Just Got A Zhuzh

Siri, Apple’s assistant, is now more natural and conversational. You can type to Siri on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Siri also understands language better and can answer thousands of questions about Apple products.

Photos App Gets Smarter

The Photos app is now more intelligent. You can search for photos by describing what’s in them. You can also remove unwanted objects from photos using the Clean Up tool.

Create Movies from Memories

The Memories feature now lets you create movies from your photos and videos. Just type a description, and Apple Intelligence will create a movie with a narrative arc.

Stay Focused with Priority Messages

The Mail app now shows priority messages at the top of your inbox. You can see summaries of emails without opening them. Smart Reply suggests quick responses and identifies questions to ensure you answer everything.

Notification Summaries

Apple Intelligence helps you prioritize notifications. You can scan long notifications on the Lock Screen. The Reduce Interruptions feature only shows important notifications.

Now You Can Record, Transcribe, and Summarize Audio

In Notes and Phone apps, you can record, transcribe, and summarize audio. When recording a call, participants are notified, and Apple Intelligence generates a summary after the call.

“Apple Intelligence introduces a new era for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, delivering brand-new experiences and tools that will transform what our users can accomplish,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO.

Now, let’s get to know its Installation process:

• Go to Settings on your iPhone
• Tap on General, click on Software update
• Download and authenticate using your passcode
• iOS 18.1 will be installed after rebooting the iPhone
• Note that the update size is 7.05GB

It’s worth noting that Apple Intelligence requires 4GB of storage to function. However, iPhone users in India will have to wait to get English (India) language support for Apple AI as it is set to roll out later through another software update. Apple stated that new Apple Intelligence features will be available in December with additional capabilities rolling out in the coming months.

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