Apple Daily | iOS 18.1 Beta Expands Call Recording; iPhone 16 Pro Unboxing Highlights Eco Packaging

【iPhone】

1. iOS 18.1 beta 4 expands phone call recording and transcribing to select older iPhone models, including iPhone XS and newer. The feature allows recording and transcribing calls, with AI-generated summaries on the iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone 16 models. Initially limited to newer models, the update is now available for all iOS 18-compatible devices.

2. The first iPhone 16 Pro unboxing video reveals Apple's eco-friendly packaging, omitting SIM card booklets and Apple stickers. The iPhone 16 Pro includes larger displays, a new Camera Control button, a 48-megapixel Ultra Wide camera, the A18 Pro chip, and more. Shipping estimates for various models are delayed.

【iPad】

1. Apple has stopped signing the iPadOS 18 update for M4 iPad Pro models due to issues causing some devices to become unresponsive. Affected users require device replacement, and the update will be re-released once resolved.

2. Apple released the fourth betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, testing Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools and Siri enhancements. These features are available on devices with Apple silicon and are expected to be public later in October.

3. "Apple ID" has been rebranded to "Apple Account" across devices with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, maintaining the same login credentials for a unified experience.

【Mac】

1. macOS Sequoia introduces features not available on Intel Macs, such as Apple Intelligence, which requires an M1 chip or later. Supported Intel Macs still enjoy other new features like message scheduling and iPhone Mirroring.

【Vision Pro】

1. Apple released visionOS 2 for Vision Pro, with an ultra-wide Mac Virtual Display feature coming later this year. The display will simulate two 4K displays and offer various sizes, enhancing Vision Pro's use as an external Mac display.

【Others】

1. JPMorgan Chase is in talks with Apple to potentially take over the Apple Card program from Goldman Sachs. Negotiations include financial concessions and adjustments to billing cycles.

2. tvOS 18 has been released, introducing features like InSight and automatic subtitles. Additional features like 21:9 projector support and new screen savers are expected in future updates.