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Apple set to launch iOS 18.1 next week, bringing AirPods Pro 2 firmware update and new Apple Intelligence features

Apple has officially confirmed that iOS 18.1 will launch to the public next week, alongside a major new firmware update for AirPods Pro 2 users.
By Blip Tech 1 min read

Apple has confirmed that iOS 18.1 will launch next week, bringing the first set of Apple Intelligence features, such as Writing Tools and notification summaries. Alongside this, a major firmware update for AirPods Pro 2 users will also be released. The update includes non-Apple Intelligence features too, like changes to Control Center, upgrades to iPhone Mirroring, call recording and transcription features, and opening up the NFC chip on iPhones to third-party developers.

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