Apple launches iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 updates, bringing Apple Intelligence artificial intelligence capabilities. The initial features of Apple Intelligence include writing tools, email and text message summary, and other practical features. However, Apple Intelligence has strict system configuration requirements and not all devices support it.

In addition to Apple Intelligence, iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 also include various bug fixes, security patches, and some minor tweaks and feature improvements, including more customization options in the Control Center. iPhones have also added call recording capabilities, and AirPods have also gained some new hearing health features. The full iOS 18.1 version description is as follows.

In addition, there are macOS Sequoia 15.1, watchOS 11.1, visionOS 2.1, and macOS Sonoma 14.7.1 and Ventura 13.7.1 updates.

How to download and install iOS 18.1 updates

Installing iOS 18.1 or iPadOS 18.1 is fast and easy. Be sure to back up your iPhone or iPad data to iCloud and/or your computer before starting any software updates:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Go to General, then go to Software Update.
3. Select Update Now to download and install iOS 18.1 or iPadOS 18.1.

You need to restart the device to complete the update installation.

If you wish, you can also use Finder or iTunes on your computer to install the update.

Apple Intelligence system requirements for iPhone and iPad

Apple Intelligence has very strict system configuration requirements. For iPhone, you must have an iPhone 15 Pro or higher model. For iPads, you must have an M1 chip or an A17 Pro chip or higher model.

iOS 18.1 IPSW firmware file

You can also manually install updates using IPSW firmware files that match the device. The following links point to the Apple CDN server:

• iPhone 16 Pro
• iPhone 16 Pro Max
• iPhone 16
• iPhone 16 Plus
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15
• iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 14 Pro
• iPhone 14
• iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XR
• iPhone SE (second generation)
• iPhone SE (third generation)

iOS 18.1 version description

This update introduces the first features powered by Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system that unlocks the ability to communicate, work and express yourself in powerful new ways, while protecting your data through extraordinary advances in privacy through artificial intelligence. This release also includes enhancements to camera control, capture spatial photos, record phones, and other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone.

Apple Intelligence (all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max)

Writing Tools - The Writing Tools are available almost anywhere you type, allowing you to rewrite, proofread and summarize text directly in the apps you are using - Rewriting suggests different versions of your text so that you can choose your favorite combination of fluency and wording - Proofing allows you to view suggested improvements to the text you are writing, such as grammar repairs and language improvements - Summary allows you to select text you are writing anywhere and generate high-quality summary

Siri - New look and feel includes glow wrapped around the edge of the screen, responsive animation of your voice, and allows you to continue scrolling or typing while talking to Siri - Use "Type to Siri" by double-tap the bottom of the screen when you don't want to say the request loudly - Richer language understanding allows Siri to keep up with you even if you stutter or change your mind halfway through - Session context is maintained during the session, so you can refer more naturally to what you said in your recent request or what Siri mentioned in recent replies - Product knowledge helps you get answers to thousands of questions about Apple's product features and settings - Voice enhancement makes Siri sound more natural, expressive, and clearer

Photos - Photo search allows you to simply find photos and videos by describing what you are looking for - Cleaning will remove interference from photos - Memory movies can be created by describing the storyline you want to see

Notifications - Announcement Summary allows you to quickly browse the most important information easily - Reducing interference is a new focus that ensures that the most important notifications are communicated to you while mute potential interference

• Smart replies in emails and text messages help you quickly respond to messages with suggested replies - Prioritized emails in emails understand the content of the email and prioritize messages that require your attention and display them at the top of your inbox - Transcription summary in notes gives you a smartly created summary generated from audio recordings or call recordings

Phone - Call recording and transcription lets you record live calls and transcribe them in the Notes app and automatically announce that the call is being recorded

Camera - Camera control can quickly switch to the front-facing TrueDepth camera (iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max) - Space photo capture and space video capture can be used in the new space camera mode (iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max)

AirPods - The hearing test feature provides scientifically proven hearing test results from the comfort of your home (for users 18 years old or older) - The hearing aid feature provides personalized clinical-grade assistance that automatically applies to sounds and music, videos and calls in your surroundings (for users 18 years old or older with hearing loss considered mild to moderate) - The hearing protection feature helps users minimize exposure to loud ambient noise in a variety of listening modes (available in the United States and Canada) - The feature requires AirPods Pro 2 with firmware of 7B19 or higher. Not all functions are available in all countries or regions. For more information, please visit: http://ipnx.cn/link/94546c6c568fd629ae0799b223921ca9

This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes: - Control Center has new options to add connection controls individually and reset your configuration - RCS Business Message allows you to contact businesses via RCS (requires carrier support) - App Store Search makes it easier to find what you are looking for in natural language - Game Center Friend Invitations can be sent directly from the Address Book app and Friend Suggestions, and recipients can view invitations in their inbox in Settings - Fixed an issue where unplayed episodes in podcasts were marked as played - Fixed a problem where videos were scrubbed in photos when the device became hot - Fixed a problem where digital car keys might not unlock or start a vehicle with passive entry after recovering from a backup or directly from another iPhone - Fixed an issue where the digital car key might not unlock or start a vehicle with passive entry after restoring from a backup or directly from another iPhone - Fixed an issue where the iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro models may restart unexpectedly

Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices. For security content information about Apple software updates, visit this website: http://ipnx.cn/link/53b1ab0fb54159c63dc80b31554ed473

In addition, updates for macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sonoma 14.7.1, macOS Ventura 13.7.1, watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1 and visionOS 2.1 are available.

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