The arrival of iOS 18 has brought with it the expansion of the iOS 18.1 beta, previously exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Now, with the rollout of beta 4, every device capable of running iOS 18 can access these new features.
Excitingly, the headline feature of Apple Intelligence, previously limited to the iPhone 16 line and iPhone 15 Pro models, is now more widely available. Alongside this, features like call recording and transcribing have also been confirmed to work on devices ranging from the iPhone XS onwards, demonstrating Apple’s commitment to enhancing user experiences across its range of phones.
Here’s a breakdown of the key points regarding iOS 18.1 and its new features:
- Recordings and Transcripts: Users can now start recording calls by tapping an icon on the call screen, with a spoken message alerting all parties on the line. After the call, both the recording and a transcript will be saved in the Notes app for easy reference.
- AI-Generated Summaries: While call recording and transcription are available on all recent iPhones, an AI-generated summary of the call requires Apple Intelligence, limited to specific models. To access this feature, users will need an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model.
- Geographical Limitations: Currently, call recording is only available in select countries including the U.S., Australia, Mexico, China, Hong Kong, and South Korea. However, Apple may expand this feature to more regions in the future to accommodate a wider user base.
For those eager to explore these new capabilities without accessing the beta version, the official release of iOS 18.1 is anticipated in October, promising a seamless experience for users worldwide. Stay tuned for the latest updates and tech news to make the most of your Apple devices.
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