Apple likely to release iOS 18.1, some features of Apple Intelligence to general public on Oct 28

Apple enthusiasts have been eagerly waiting to get their hands on Apple’s much-anticipated AI feature, Apple Intelligence. Initially introduced alongside the iPhone 16 series, this powerful tool was promised to revolutionise how users interact with their devices.

However, Apple Intelligence wasn’t available to the general public at launch. Now, it appears that the wait is almost over, with Apple likely to release iOS 18.1 and the new AI features to the public on October 28.

Apple Intelligence finally coming to iOS 18 users
Apple has been conducting extensive testing of Apple Intelligence throughout the developer beta cycle since its announcement at WWDC earlier this year. After months of tweaking and refining, reports indicate that the public release of iOS 18.1 will include the first set of Apple Intelligence features. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple has been aiming for an October release, and it seems October 28 is now locked in as the date when users will finally get a taste of this cutting-edge AI.

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The decision to delay the public release until now wasn’t just to keep users waiting but to ensure the rollout is smooth and free of bugs. Apple has been cautious, making sure that its AI cloud servers are fully prepared to handle the expected surge in traffic. A misstep in this area could seriously hurt the reception of Apple Intelligence, so the company is leaving nothing to chance.

What to expect in iOS 18.1
The first public release of Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1 won’t include the full suite of features. Users can expect to see notification summaries and Writing Tools as the main highlights. These tools are designed to help streamline notifications and provide AI-powered writing assistance, giving users a glimpse of Apple’s vision for AI integration.

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However, this is just the beginning. Future updates, such as iOS 18.2, are expected to introduce more advanced features like custom Genmoji emojis and ChatGPT integration with Siri, which should arrive in the coming months. By the time iOS 18.4 rolls out in March, Siri will see significant upgrades, including the ability to offer contextual responses based on personal data from communications and files.

A busy week for Apple
The October 28 release will mark the start of a busy period for Apple. Just a few days later, on October 31, the company is scheduled to release its earnings report. Following that, Apple is expected to ship new M4-powered Macs and an updated iPad mini on November 1, making for an exciting end to the month for Apple fans.