Apple releases iOS 18.1 beta 7 as public launch nears

iOS 18.1 will be released to everyone in just two weeks. In the meantime, beta testing continues. iOS 18.1 beta 7 is now available to developer beta testers, coming just one week after the release of beta 5.

iOS 18.1 beta 7 features the build number 22B5075a. The update is only available to developer beta testers right now. A new public beta will likely be released sometime this week. iOS 18.1 supported on any iPhone that can run iOS 18. However, Apple Intelligence features are only available on the following devices:

iOS 18.1 beta 6 features the build number 22B5069a. The update is only available to developer beta testers right now. A new public beta will likely be released sometime this week. iOS 18.1 supported on any iPhone that can run iOS 18. However, Apple Intelligence features are only available on the following devices:

• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 16 
• iPhone 16 Plus
• iPhone 16 Pro
• iPhone 16 Pro Max

iOS 18.1 introduces the initial wave of Apple Intelligence features, including Writing Tools for rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing text. The Siri design has been fully revamped and now includes the option to type your queries. The Mail app gains new functionalities such as message summaries, priority sorting, and Smart Reply.

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