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Here’s everything iOS 18.1’s writing tools can do with Apple Intelligence

Writing tools in Apple Intelligence

iOS 18.1 is officially here, bringing a host of AI features to users. If you have a compatible device, your notifications are now smarter than ever, the Photos app more powerful, and Siri has learned a few new tricks. Apple Intelligence also introduces new writing tools across iOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, and iPadOS 18.1. Here’s how AI is set to improve your writing across all your devices.

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Notifications in iOS 18.1 could be the first killer Apple Intelligence feature

iOS 18.2 Apple Intelligence waitlist

Something rings true about Apple’s catchphrase for Apple Intelligence: ‘AI for the rest of us.’ AI can do some really impressive (and problematic) things. But sometimes it’s the boring, practical improvements that are actually most useful. For example, every day ‘the rest of us’ endure the tedious task of notification management. And in iOS 18.1, Apple has made notifications so much better thanks to AI summaries.

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Apple confirms iOS 18.1 is launching next week

iOS 18.1 logo Apple Intelligence

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.

iOS 18.1 includes the first set of Apple Intelligence features, such as Writing Tools, notification summaries, and Clean Up in the Photos app. There are a number of non-Apple Intelligence features included in the update, too.

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