Apple software engineers continue to refine their new version of the operating system
iOS 18.1 beta update for iPhone
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Apple continues to polish the latest software updates for its renewed operating system before its imminent arrival alongside the iPhone 16 in the first weeks of September. Only a few days after the release of the second beta version of iOS 18.1 the company has released the third beta of iOS 18.1 with some new features worth highlighting.
The main attraction of iOS 18.1 lies in the long-awaited appearance of Apple Intelligence. The artificial intelligence service will officially land alongside iOS 18.1, but remember that for the moment this update is still in beta phase.
On the other hand, the Cupertino firm released the sixth beta version of iOS 18 on August 13, 2024 and, more recently, they have released the seventh beta version of iOS 18 with minor improvements. The software update with which the new iPhone models will arrive introduces some very interesting new features with Tinted icon changes, Control Center improvements, and more.
How to install iOS 18.1 on your iPhone
If you are planning to install this beta software update on your iPhone you should know that it is not easy, mainly because Only available for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max usersThis is because it is a beta update aimed exclusively at testing Apple Intelligence services.
In addition, it is worth adding that this beta update is designed for developers (iOS 18 Developer Beta) and that Apple Intelligence is only available for US users. In any case, if you want to install iOS 18.1 on your iPhone you can do so through the usual method by following the steps outlined below.
- Open Settings.
- Access the section General.
- Then enter into Software Update.
- Enable iOS 18.1 on Beta Updates.
- Download and install iOS 18.1 on your iPhone.
The download and installation process for iOS 18.1 is completely automatic. Although, as always, the third beta version of iOS 18.1 might take a while to install due to the congestion on the servers during the first few hours.
iPhone models compatible with iOS 18.1
Currently, only two iPhone models are compatible with this beta update. However, when it officially arrives, the rest of the iPhone models compatible with iOS 18 will also join the list.
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
What’s new in iOS 18.1
There are two major new features that will be released in iOS 18.1: Apple Intelligence and the opening of the NFC system to third parties.
Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence will incorporate a large number of artificial intelligence functions such as Text summaries, emoji generation, image generation, Siri improvements and much more. However, not all of Apple’s new Intelligence features will be available in this third beta of iOS 18.1.
The third beta version of iOS 18.1 also includes the “Clean Up” feature for Photos from Apple Intelligence, designed to clean up elements of an image with artificial intelligence functions. A kind of magic eraser that keeps the subject intact.
This cleaning tool for Photos in iOS 18.1 is able to automatically detect and erase objects from a photo that distract the user’s view. But Users can also click, mark or circle any items they want to clean. of an image. No more funny viral posts on social media asking people to be deleted!
NFC available for third parties
The iPhone’s NFC chip will no longer be exclusive to Apple Pay
Apple is opening the doors to third-party app developers with its NFC chip. This means that starting with iOS 18.1, iPhone users will be able to make contactless payments without using Apple Pay or use digital keys to open the door of vehicles from any manufacturer.
Finally iOS 18.1 beta 3 incorporates notification summaries with Apple Intelligence artificial intelligence in other native applications apart from Mail and Messages.
Apple has also released the third beta of iPadOS 18.1 for all supported iPad models.
These are all the new features that will be present, for the moment, in iOS 18.1This software update is now available for download on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. What do you think of this new version of the operating system?
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