Apple seeds iOS 18.1 Beta 1 to developers, adds Apple Intelligence

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While the iOS 18 beta testing is in progress, the Cupertino-based tech giant also released the first beta of iOS 18.1. Yes, you read it right, the iOS 18.1 Beta 1 is now available to developers and maybe soon to public beta testers. As of now itโ€™s only available for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.

This is unusual, maybe because of upcoming AI features said to be introduced with iOS 18.1. In the latest Bloomberg newsletter, Mark Gurman predicted early that we will see iOS 18.1 beta this week, and the beta is now here. iOS 18.1 will be released to the Public in October, while iOS 18 will be released with the iPhone 16 in September.

Apple will need time to test Apple Intelligence features before releasing them to Public. And it may further delay these features if they start after iOS 18 public release. This may be the primary reason why Apple started the iOS 18.1 beta even before the iOS 18 public release.

iOS 18.1 Beta 1 Update

It is still not known what will happen to iOS 18 beta, for example, will it run alongside the iOS 18.1 beta, or will Apple test it internally until the RC release? Apple has also released the iOS 18 Public Beta 2 today, which could mean that at least public beta will continue.

Along with the iOS 18.1 Beta 1 update, today Apple also released iOS 18.0 Public Beta 2, iOS 17.6, iPadOS 18.1 Beta 1, and macOS 15.1 Sequoia Beta 1. The first beta of iOS 18.1 comes with build number 22B5007p. It weighs about 600MB if you are on the latest iOS 18 developer beta.

iOS 18.1 Beta 1 Update

Here is what the beta page says:

โ€œiOS 18.1 beta is an early preview of an update to iOS 18 that will be available later this fall. This beta introduces an initial set of features powered by Apple Intelligence.

To try the Apple Intelligence beta, join the waitlist in Settings and you will be notified as soon as it is ready for your device. Both device language and Siri language must be set to US English, and device region must be set to United States.

Apple Intelligence is available on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple Intelligence is not currently available in the EU or China.โ€

iOS 18.1 Beta 1 Update

To get AI features, you will need to join the waitlist. And it will be available in the United States first.

iOS 18.1 will be the first big update right after iOS 18, meaning it will come with a bunch of new Apple Intelligence features. You can find all the new features and changes from iOS 18.1 Beta 1 below.

  • Dedicated Apple Intelligence & Siri Settings
  • New Siri launch animation
  • Call Recording with transcript and summary (saved in Notes)
  • Summary feature in Mail
  • Smart Replies suggestions powered by Apple Intelligence
  • Apple Intelligence writing tools that include proofread and rewrite
  • Update focus mode “Reduce Interruptions” with AI option

The iOS 18.1 Beta 1 is available to developers. Do note that after installing iOS 18.1 beta, you will not be able to downgrade to iOS 18 beta without resetting your iPhone. So if you have an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max and decide to install iOS 18.1 beta, make sure to back up your data.

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Ashutosh singh

Computer Science graduate and tech enthusiast. Love testing new tech gadgets ever since my first windows phone from Samsung. Working as a technical writer for more than five years, and I believe I have also developed good SEO skills. In my spare time, I like watching movies, and playing games.

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