"Apple Releases iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 Release Candidates with Enhanced Features and AI Integration"
**Apple Seeds iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 Release Candidates with Apple Intelligence** *Source: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/21/apple-ios-18-1-release-candidate/*
New Release Candidates for Developers
Overview of the Update
- Apple has released the **iOS 18.1** and **iPadOS 18.1** Release Candidate versions for developers and public beta testers. - This follows the earlier seventh beta release just a week prior.
How to Download
- Users can download the updates via the Settings app by navigating to **General > Software Update**. - Apple Intelligence features require a compatible device, such as an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16.
Key Features of Apple Intelligence
Enhanced Writing Tools
- **Writing Tools** available for spell checking, grammar fixes, tone adjustments, and text summarization.
Improved Siri Functionality
- Siri now has a new design with a glowing display and includes a **Type to Siri** feature. - Siri can understand context better and continue conversations without needing repeated prompts.
Summarization and Organization Features
- Safari can now summarize web articles. - Introduced a **Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode** to limit distractions.
Messaging and Communication Enhancements
- **Smart replies** are introduced in Messages and Mail, organizing time-sensitive messages for easier access. - New capabilities for **recording, transcribing, and summarizing phone calls**.
Additional Updates included
- Phone call recording is now available across all devices. - The ability to capture **spatial photos** on iPhone 15 Pro models.
Unavailable Features
- Not all features, such as **Image Playground** and **Genmoji**, are available yet.
Community Reactions
User Feedback and Issues
- Many users have reported *battery drainage* issues and bugs related to the **iPhone 16** models, prompting discussions on forums and feedback channels.
Anticipation for Full Release
- A full public release of iOS 18.1 is expected on **October 28, 2024**, bringing these new features to general users.
