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Apple has rolled out the iOS 18.1 Public Beta, which allows more users to get a taste of Apple Intelligence with a smarter Siri and several AI features. While iOS 18.
1 will be available for everyone who has signed up for beta testing, Apple Intelligence, as a feature, will only run on the iPhone 15 Pro models and the latest iPhone 16 models. The technology is coming out in US English only for now, but will expand into localised English in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK in December. Apple plans to expand into other languages and countries next year.
The testing of the AI software is beginning just a few days after Apple released its latest mobile operating system, iOS 18, to all its earlier iPhones. Once the iOS 18.1 upgrade is installed, the often bumbling Siri is supposed to become more conversational , versatile and colourful, with a glowing light that will rotate around the iPhone's screen as it responds to requests.
While Apple is promising Siri will be able to perform more tasks and be less prone to becoming confused, it won't be able to interact with other apps installed on the iPhone until another software update comes out at a still-unspecified date. Other AI features in the software update will handle a variety of writing and proofreading tasks, summarise the content of emails and other documents. The AI also will provide a variety of editing tools to alter the appearance of photos and make it easier to find old pictures.
But the initial update doesn't include other AI tricks still to come, such as the ability to create customised emojis on the fly or conjure other fanciful imagery upon request. Apple also plans to eventually enable its AI suite to get a helping hand from OpenAI's ChatGPT when users want it. How to enable Apple Intelligence Apple Intelligence is only available for users who have bought their shiny new iPhone 16 models or own the iPhone 15 Pro or the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
You can enable it by going to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri > Join the Apple Intelligence waitlist . However, you must install the iOS 18.1 public beta to be able to see the option, which we wouldn’t necessarily advise.
Beta versions are not always rock solid and can often cause bugs and glitches in your device. Therefore, it is best not to install the beta software on your primary device and always have your data backed up in case you decide to go for it. You can register yourself for the beta programme by visiting beta.
apple.com. Once registered, you will see an option to turn Beta Updates on or off under Software Updates in General Settings .
(With inputs from AP) Also Read: Apple's iOS 18 is Now Available: Here are our 10 favourite features.
