Apple Releases iOS 18.1 Beta 6 and iPadOS 18.1 Beta 6 with New Apple Intelligence Features

Apple Releases iOS 18.1 Beta 6 and iPadOS 18.1 Beta 6 with New Apple Intelligence Features

Apple has just rolled out iOS 18.1 beta 6 and iPadOS 18.1 beta 6 to developers, giving us a sneak peek at what’s coming next for iPhone and iPad users. This follows the official release of iOS 18.0 last month, and there’s already plenty of buzz around the new features powered by Apple Intelligence.

What’s New in iOS 18.1 Beta 6?

Here’s a quick look at some of the exciting updates included in this beta:

  • Clean Up Tool for Photos: This new feature helps tidy up your photo library, making it easier to find and organize your best shots.
  • More Control Center Connectivity Toggles: Get more control over your connections with additional toggles, making it faster to manage Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more.
  • Selfie Option for Camera Control: The new selfie option makes it even easier to snap that perfect shot, putting camera control right at your fingertips.
  • Drag and Drop for iPhone Mirroring: This feature lets you easily drag and drop items when mirroring your iPhone to another device, making multitasking more seamless.

Apple Intelligence: The Future of AI on Your iPhone

One of the standout features of iOS 18.1 is the introduction of Apple Intelligence, Apple's new suite of AI-powered tools. This beta gives developers an early preview of these capabilities. To try out Apple Intelligence, you’ll need to join the waitlist in your Settings app, and Apple will notify you once it’s ready for your device.

For now, Apple Intelligence is available on all iPhone 16 models, as well as the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. However, keep in mind that this feature is currently limited to devices set to US English and is not yet available in the EU or China.

iOS 18.1 beta 6: All the new features and changes - 9to5Mac

Backing Up Before Installing the Beta

As with any beta software, it’s always a good idea to back up your iPhone before installing iOS 18.1 beta 6. This ensures that all your data is safe in case anything goes wrong during the testing phase.

Looking Ahead

This latest beta release is just the start of what’s to come with iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1. From the new Photos Clean Up tool to the exciting AI features powered by Apple Intelligence, Apple is making sure iPhone and iPad users have plenty to look forward to.

Stay tuned for more updates, and if you’re a developer, don’t forget to download the beta and start exploring these new features today!

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