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

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.