October 22nd 2024.
As we approach the end of October, iPhone users are eagerly awaiting the latest iOS update, 18.1, which will bring with it some exciting new AI features. These features were initially announced by Apple nearly two months ago, causing a stir among users who were eagerly anticipating their arrival. But fear not, the wait is almost over and the update is just around the corner.
With this new update, users will be able to enhance their photo editing skills, easily redraft messages, summarize lengthy text, and even communicate with Siri in a more natural way - all without needing to download any third-party apps. Though Apple has not yet revealed the exact release date, they have promised that it will be sometime in October. And with only nine days left in the month, the clock is ticking.
One of the main goals of this update is to integrate AI into the overall phone experience, bringing in features that are already available with other competitors, as well as some pioneering ones. These include the ability to edit out background clutter in photos and redraft messages, while also providing a high level of privacy and security.
However, there are a few conditions that need to be met in order to access these AI features. Firstly, your device will need to have advanced enough hardware, such as an iPhone 16 or iPhone 15 Pro with an A17 processing chip, or an iPad Pro with an M1 chip. This means that older models, like the iPhone 14 or earlier, will not be able to fully utilize the AI features. Though, some features may still be available for these devices, but this is yet to be confirmed.
Additionally, the AI features will not be automatically available in the UK. Users will need to take some proactive steps to access them. A beta version will be released in US English in October, with a British English version following in December. However, those who are eager to try it out can access the US version by downloading iOS 18.1 and setting their device and Siri language to US English.
So, what exactly can we expect from these new AI features? The first set of features that will be available with the update include writing tools to improve text, the ability to edit photos, create memory movies, and perform natural language searches in the Photos app. Other features include notification summaries, reducing interruptions with Focus mode, and Siri enhancements such as a more natural voice and the ability to type to Siri.
One of the most exciting features coming with the update is the ability to record phone calls and transcribe them. Apple also announced that the AI technology will help users change the tone of their message or even create special emojis based on prompts.
Users will also be able to harness Chat GPT to help them with drafting text, whether it be for a professional email or a creative party invitation. The update will also make proofreading and summarizing text much easier, as users can simply highlight the text and create bullet points or a shorter paragraph.
But what about device compatibility? The new AI features will only be available for the latest devices, including the iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro, iPad Pro, and select Mac devices. Unfortunately, older models will not be able to access these features.
Apple promises that user data will be secure and only used for their own requests, with private cloud computing being used instead of continuing to train the AI. However, at the moment, these features will not be available in the EU or mainland China.
So, as we eagerly await the release of iOS 18.1, it's clear that big changes are coming with these new AI features. Whether you want to clean up your photos, communicate with Siri, or enhance your writing skills, this update will surely impress iPhone users. Just remember to set your device and Siri language to US English to access the beta version in October, and keep an eye out for the full release later this year.
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