New iOS 18.1 Features to Look Out For
New iOS 18.1 Features to Look Out For
- Call Recording on iPhone
- iPhones can now record phone calls with iOS 18.1.
- A sound bar icon appears during a call—tap it to start recording.
- An automated voice will notify both parties after a 3-second delay.
- Recordings are saved in the Notes app, with transcripts available on newer iPhones.
- Check local laws before using this feature.
- Apple Intelligence Enhancements
- New AI-powered writing tools for messages and emails.
- “Clean Up” tool to remove unwanted objects from photos.
- Upgraded Siri with enhanced capabilities.
- Requires signing up for the Apple Intelligence waitlist in settings.
- Features like Genmoji (AI-generated emojis) will arrive in a future update.
- Available only on iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone 16 models (not in the EU or China).
- Expanded RCS Messaging Support
- iOS 18.1 extends RCS messaging to include “Messages for Business.”
- Previously, this feature was limited to iMessage.
- Control Center Tweaks
- Connectivity settings now feature tile-shaped controls for easier access.
- Users can add independent controls for Wi-Fi, VPN, AirDrop, and Satellite.
- New Level and Measure tools available for precise measurements.
- A new option allows users to reset the Control Center layout.
- Apple ID Email Address Update
- Users can now change or add a new primary email for their Apple ID.
- Go to Settings > Apple ID > Sign-In & Security to update email preferences.
- Tinted Home Screen Widgets
- Home screen tints now apply to widgets like Clock, Battery, and Calendar.
- Previously, only app icons were affected.
- Sleep Apnea Detection
- Feature approved by the FDA and enabled in iOS 18.1.
- Works with compatible Apple Watches running watchOS 11.
- Expanded Emoji Keyboard
- Custom stickers now have a dedicated section in the emoji keyboard.
- Swiping left provides access to Memoji more easily.
- Emojis appear slightly larger than before.
- Drag and Drop with iPhone Mirroring
- Users can now drag and drop files between an iPhone (iOS 18.1) and a Mac (macOS Sequoia 15.1).
- This makes file transfers more seamless when mirroring an iPhone on a Mac.
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