When will iOS 18.1 and Apple Intelligence be released?

Advertisements for the new iPhone 16 and iPad Mini emphasize Apple Intelligence features, but users will have to wait until iOS 18.1 is released to see them in action. So when should we expect that version to arrive?”

When should we expect it?

Apple has officially announced the long-awaited update to the iPad Mini, which now features an A17 Pro processor that supports future Apple Intelligence features. These features were unveiled at the WWDC developer conference earlier this year and at the iPhone 16 unveiling in September. Apple is keen to keep up with competitors like Google and Meta*, which are already actively incorporating generative AI features into their products. But when should we expect updates to be released?”

And when should we expect updates to be released?

When will iOS 18.1 be released?

Apple, as usual, doesn’t reveal all the cards and is reticent to share details about its products. However, we can draw some conclusions from what’s already known. At a September event, the company said that the first AI features would appear in beta «next month». It’s now mid-October, and it looks like the release should happen before the end of the month.

And it looks like the release should be before the end of the month.

Developers and users who have signed up for the public beta program can already install preview versions of iOS 18.1 and try out Apple Intelligence. The technology will also be available in iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1, but for convenience sake, we’ll refer to iOS 18.1 as a single platform. The last available beta version for developers is the seventh edition, which usually indicates that the final version is coming soon.

The last available beta version for developers is the seventh edition, which usually indicates that the final version is coming soon.

The most accurate information on a possible release date comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who claims that the first Apple Intelligence features will become available on October 28.

The most accurate information on a possible release date comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who claims that the first Apple Intelligence features will be available on October 28.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the spectacular «glowing halo» Siri

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The web is also abuzz with rumors of a new Apple hardware event due in late October. In the latest newsletter, Gurman mentions that the presentation will take place on Nov. 1 and will feature new laptops based on M4 processors, a refreshed M4 Mac Mini and M4 iMac. Also expected is a new version of the iPad Mini, which has already been announced and will go on sale Oct. 23.

A new version of the iPad Mini is also expected.

There’s a chance that Apple’s plans have changed somewhat, as the official product pages say Apple Intelligence will be released «this fall». This could mean that the release has been pushed back to a later date. Nevertheless, for now, the hope remains that the update will be released in October.

So far, we’re still hopeful that the update will come out in October.

Which devices will support Apple Intelligence?

It’s important to note that Apple Intelligence will only work on devices with A17 Pro processors or newer (iPhone and iPad Mini), and M1 processors or newer (Mac and iPad). The full list of compatible devices includes:

• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 16
• iPhone 16 Plus
• iPhone 16 Pro
• iPhone 16 Pro Max
• iPad Air (M1 and newer)
• iPad Pro (M1 and later)
• iPad (M1 and newer)
• Mac with Apple Silicon processors (M series)
• New iPad Mini with A17 Pro support

Apple has unveiled an updated iPad Mini that gets the powerful A17 Pro processor already used in the iPhone 16. This chip enables advanced AI features that will become available with the release of Apple Intelligence. This update makes the new iPad Mini more productive and innovative than ever. It also strengthens its position among other models such as the iPad Air and iPad Pro.

So far, the new iPad Mini has been a great success.

What to expect from Apple Intelligence.

Apple Intelligence is a new phase for a company that wants to bring artificial intelligence into users’ daily tasks. The first features are expected to include improved Siri capabilities, new image and video processing tools, and intelligent text and voice features. The company hopes that the introduction of these features will make using gadgets even more convenient and productive.

The company hopes that the introduction of these features will make using gadgets even more convenient and productive.

While users await the release of iOS 18.1, it’s safe to say that Apple is focused on delivering innovative solutions that can change the way we experience technology. Amid increased competition with Google and Meta*, Apple is keen to keep up and add more AI features to its ecosystem. Time will tell how successful this innovation will be, but one thing is for sure – Apple is gearing up for a new round of technological advancement.

So far, it’s not the only one.

* Owned by Meta, it is recognized as an extremist organization in the Russian Federation and its activities are banned.