Apple has officially confirmed that iOS 18.1 will be released to the public next week, along with a major new firmware update for AirPods Pro 2 users.
iOS 18.1 includes the first set of Apple Intelligence features, like writing tools, notification summaries, and cleaning up in the Photos app. There are a number of non-Apple Intelligence features included in the update as well.
Edge and The Wall Street Journal Both confirmed today that the AirPods Pro 2’s hearing health features will launch next week with a new firmware update for the AirPods and iOS 18.1. Apple has only previously confirmed that iOS 18.1 will launch sometime in October, so this marks our first official confirmation that the update will be coming the week of October 28.
Apple has not set a specific date for the launch of iOS 18.1 other than next week, however Bloomberg It was previously reported that the update is set for October 28.
In addition to Apple Intelligence and new hearing health features for AirPods Pro 2, iOS 18.1 also brings changes to Control Center, upgrades to iPhone Mirroring, and call recording and voice forwarding features. With iOS 18.1, Apple is also opening up the iPhone’s NFC chip to third-party developers for the first time.
What iOS 18.1 features are you looking forward to trying out? Let us know in the comments.
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