Apple today announced the release of the first public betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 .
This allows non-developers to test the software before its official release in October.
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Public beta testers enrolled in Apple's beta program can download the iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 by opening the Settings app, selecting the Software Update section, and selecting the Public Beta option.
These updates are the first to include Apple Intelligence. While not all of the artificial intelligence (AI), the beta includes Writing Tools, changes to Siri, summaries, and Smart Replies. To use Apple Intelligence features, you need an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16, or an M-series Mac or iPad.
Writing Tools are available wherever text can be selected and edited, allowing for spell checking, grammar correction, rewording your text with a new tone, and text summarization.
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Siri n't has been revamped with a new design that includes a subtle glow around the screen, while Type to Siri have to speak to get answers. Siri can follow up if you stumble over your words and maintains context between requests.
Safari can summarize articles and a new focus feature has been added that highlights only important notifications .
Smart Replies are available in Messages and Mail, with the Mail app showing priority messages that are time-sensitive, placing them at the top of your inbox. The Photos has a Memory Movie feature for creating slideshows based on text descriptions, as well as a Clean Up tool for removing unwanted objects from your photos.
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Source: macrumors
