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Apple releases iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 betas with AI features
OUR TAKEApple’s release of developer betas for its latest operating systems marks a significant step in integrating AI features into its ecosystem. This move indicates the company’s commitment to refining these innovations before their broader public rollout. — Zoey Zhu, BTW reporter What happened A…
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OUR TAKEApple’s release of developer betas for its latest operating systems marks a significant step in integrating AI features into its ecosystem. This move indicates the company’s commitment to refining these innovations before their broader public rollout. — Zoey Zhu, BTW…
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OUR TAKE Apple’s release of developer betas for its latest operating systems marks a significant step in integrating AI features into its ecosystem. This move indicates the company’s commitment to refining these innovations before their broader public rollout. — Zoey Zhu, BTW reporter Apple has released developer betas for iOS 18.1 , iPadOS 18.1 , and macOS Sequoia 15.1 , providing early access to new AI features. These updates introduce several enhancements, including a redesigned Siri that can maintain context across multiple requests, new Mail features like smart replies and email summaries, and natural language search in Photos.
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The company is expected to roll out a broader set of Apple Intelligence features, including a significant overhaul of Siri, later, with a timeline extending into 2025. To install the betas, users need an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, or an Apple Silicon-equipped iPad or Mac. After installation, users must join a waitlist through the Settings menu and await notification for access. Also read: Apple joins Biden’s AI safety initiative with major tech giants Also read: Apple unveils training details of Apple Intelligence models The introduction of AI features in these beta updates demonstrates Apple’s strategic approach to integrating advanced technology into its products. By releasing these updates to developers ahead of the general public, Apple aims to identify and address potential issues before a wider release, thereby minimising bugs and refining the features.
Key Points
- Apple launches developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, introducing early AI features.
- Updates include enhancements to Siri, Mail, and Photos, with a public iOS 18 beta also released.
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