Apple is currently updating two versions of its mobile operating system: while iOS 17.6 is being released for all iPhone users, the iOS 18 betas They are outlining the system for the stable launch, which will presumably arrive with the iPhone 16.
After the beta 4 of iOS 18, which is barely a week old, the rumors postponed the most interesting feature. Or should we say features, since Apple Intelligence brings together various functions, which according to the leaks, would not arrive in time for the next Apple phones. Finally, Apple Intelligence is here, and it actually comes with iOS 18.1which is starting to move into its first beta.
iOS 18.1 does bring Apple Intelligence: beta update for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max
September will be the time when the update to iOS 18 will be released for all iPhone users. Or at least for the vast majority, since as a requirement, we need to have an iPhone XS or higher to qualify for the new version. Finally, after months of rumors, we know that Apple Intelligence will not be at the debut of the new version.
Why? Apple is probably not going to get there on time and would rather delay the wait to get its AI in the best possible state. iOS 18 has been in beta for developers since June – July with the public beta – and will continue to be so until September when the beta is released. stable version.
Instead, the Cupertino firm has opted to launch the First beta of iOS 18.1 to bring Apple Intelligence forward to compatible iPhones: iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. A somewhat strange decision for the user, but one that may be entirely due to the deployment of Apple Intelligence, thus differentiating the two previous versions.
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iOS 18.1 is expected next fall: if iOS 18 arrives in September, the aforementioned should do the same mid-OctoberThis is what Apple has accustomed us to, that after several weeks since the major launch, it begins with intermediate versions.
This is when all iPhone Pro users will be able to use the aforementioned Apple Intelligence. It is worth mentioning that the availability of the renewed Siri, among other functions of the suite, remains unchanged: exclusive to the two premium models, and surely for the entire iPhone 16 family.
Although iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence is available, it currently only works on American English. Furthermore, it is not possible to access it via a VPN, nor by changing the region of the Apple ID. In any case, it is not expected to be available in Spanish until 2025 due to difficulties with EU regulations.
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