Apple has unveiled the first developer beta for iOS 18.1, and the highlight is Apple Intelligence. The artificial intelligence features showcased at WWDC are now available for select iPhones. To access Apple Intelligence, ensure your iPhone is either a 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max, set your device location to the United States, and Siri’s language to English (U.S.). The waitlist for Apple Intelligence activation typically clears in 10-20 minutes.
Apple Intelligence features you can access now:
- Systemwide Writing Tools for text editing with options like Proofread, Rewrite, and style adjustments
- Mail Summarization for a concise overview of emails
- Improved Siri with faster processing and better contextual understanding
- New focus mode presets like Reduce Interruptions to manage notifications intelligently
Some Apple Intelligence features are still pending, including Siri awareness, ChatGPT integration, priority notifications, Mail upgrades, Image Playground, and Genmoji. These features are expected to roll out gradually, with some projected for release next year.
