If you’ve been holding out for iOS 18.1, you’ve likely already heard the rumor that the operating system would be released on October 28th. Of course, as with any leak, it was important to take it with a grain of salt, as there’s never a guarantee that something will happen. Fortunately, Apple has now confirmed that iOS 18.1’s release date matches what we’ve heard earlier.
iOS 18.1 Will Release on October 28th, 2024
As reported by The Verge, Apple has confirmed that its new iPhone operating system will be released just before November begins. This aligns with the ongoing rumors about iOS 18.1 that also claimed an October 28th release date.
This update is particularly interesting, as it features the rollout of Apple Intelligence onto everyone’s phones. The tool is the Cupertino giant’s answer to other companies’ AI models, such as Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. Alongside its role as a chatbot, you can also invoke it to tidy up your images, summarize your notifications, and write for you. Unfortunately, only select iPhone models will support Apple Intelligence, so double-check to see if your phone can handle it before you get too excited over iOS 18.1’s release.
Other than introducing a new AI assistant, the update also includes some tweaks to Siri and a call transcription tool. It will also make the iPhone Mirroring tool even more awesome, which has been pretty bare-bones in the features department since 18.0. Once iOS 18.1 is installed on your phone, you can use iPhone Mirroring to drag and drop files from your computer to your phone and vice versa.
As such, even if you’re not interested in using the new AI tools, there’s plenty to look forward to with the new update. And if you need help with getting installed on your phone, check out how to upgrade your iPhone so you’re ready when October 28th rolls around.
