iOS 18.1 Release: Exciting New Features with Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence is finally here with the release of iOS 18.1, which includes features such as Writing Tools, notification summaries, a new look for Siri, and more. The headline features are available on iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro, iPad mini, Macs, and iPads powered by M1 chips or newer. Writing Tools allows users to apply AI-powered transformations to selected text in any app supporting text-selection. Other enhancements include improvements to the Photos app with enhanced search capabilities, the Clean Up editing feature, and the ability to create emotional Memory movies using a text prompt. A new Focus mode reduces interruptions by automatically filtering notifications, while Siri gets an updated voice and design, as well as improved understanding and contextual help for Apple product inquiries.