With the iOS 18.1 beta cycle almost over, here is everything Apple is adding to this software update, including Apple Intelligence.

The iOS 18.1 beta is currently only available for developers, but anyone can get it. Beginning with iOS 17, you don’t need to be in the $99 per year developer program to access the developer beta. A free developer account will do. You can get one via Xcode or the Apple Developer app in iOS. Here’s how to do it via the Apple Developer app:

Apple today made the iOS 18.1 Release Candidate available to developers and public beta testers, and this means the release notes for the update

Our columnist reviews the first wave of AI features coming to iPhones with iOS 18.1, and asks Apple’s software chief why so much is still missing.

Even the announcement ceremony made it clear that the new iPhone 16 series' Apple Intelligence capabilities were meant to be its main attraction. However, more than a month has passed since Tim Cook and company unveiled the latest iPhone models,

As reported by TechRadar, that suggests Apple Intelligence will also be arriving as part of the update. The first batch of features in the software updates will include: Writing Tools — helps with proofreading and rewriting in a chosen tone of voice Smart Replies — allows users to quickly reply to messages and emails Clean Up in Photos — allows people to simply select an object and remove it A redesign of Siri — allows users to ask follow-up questions and tougher queries The Notification Summaries — uses AI to condense messages from your contacts into one brief line.