If you’re someone who enjoys experiencing the latest and greatest before everyone else, now is the time to upgrade your iPhone and explore the improvements that will transform the way we use our devices. From advances in artificial intelligence (if you’re not European) to innovations in Control Center, iOS 18.1 beta 2 is packed with surprises. Here’s everything you need to know.
Artificial Intelligence in iOS 18.1
The undisputed star of this update is Apple Intelligencea series of tools powered by artificial intelligence that promise to make our lives easier. They will not be arriving in Spain for the time being, sadly.
While some highly anticipated features, like the revolutionary Genmoji, won’t be available until later, iOS 18.1 already offers significant improvements. The new Siri is now more efficient and accurate, with enhanced capabilities that allow for more fluid and personalized interaction with your device.
Additionally, the notification system now includes AI-generated summaries that intelligently group alerts, prioritizing what’s most important.
Fans of productivity apps like Notes are in luck. With the new version, Apple has introduced smart writing tools directly in the application toolbar, capable of suggesting words, phrases and even correcting errors in real time, making writing a much more efficient and less error-prone process.
Control Center and Personalization
Another of the important changes that this beta brings is the improvement in the Control Centerwhich now offers two new connectivity controls: Wi-Fi and VPN. And if you prefer to customize your iPhone’s interface to the max, you’re in luck: you can restore the Control Center layout to its original version.
If you are one of the lucky ones who already have an iPhone 16, you will enjoy an update to the camera, which now allows you to switch from the rear camera to the selfie camera directly. from the new button Camera Control. This small tweak improves the user experience, making it much easier to switch between cameras on your device.
The function of iPhone Mirroring has also received a significant improvement in this version, allowing drag and drop of content when the device is connected to a Mac running the macOS 15.1 beta. This is great news for those who work between Apple devices, making the workflow between iPhone and Mac even easier.
On the other hand, ShortcutsApple’s task automation tool, has gained a new action that allows it to work in collaboration with the Control Center, opening the door to endless possibilities for customization and automation on the iPhone.
The final version of iOS 18.1 will arrive in October, with a clear focus on stability and bug fixes. Those who wish to try out the new features early can sign up for the free public beta program on Apple’s official website.
