Apple's eagerly awaited iOS 18.1 update, featuring AI enhancements, is set to roll out soon, and the release date has been confirmed. According to recent reports, the new version will introduce a refreshed Siri and is expected to reach eligible iPhones by the end of this month. While only iPhone 15 Pro models and above will gain access to the full range of Apple Intelligence features, iOS 18.1 will be available for older models, starting from the iPhone Xs.
Bloomberg reports that Apple plans to release the iOS 18.1 update on October 28, just three weeks away. The source has a strong track record, making it likely that iPhone users will see the update notification on that date.
The AI update will bring several enhancements, including improved photo search capabilities, a more intuitive Siri, better writing tools, and creative features like Image Playground and Genmoji. Additional highlights of Apple Intelligence include an upgraded Photos app, notification summaries, priority messages in Mail, smart replies, and more.