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Apple Daily | iOS 18.1 Launches Oct 28 with AI Features for iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 Only

Market BriefSaturday, Oct 26, 2024 8:00 am ET

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【iPhone】

1. iOS 18.1 is set for release on October 28, introducing Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools, enhanced Siri, and smart replies. However, these AI capabilities will only be available on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models due to hardware requirements. Older models will run iOS 18.1 but lack these features.

2. The fourth-generation iPhone SE is expected in early 2025, featuring a design similar to the iPhone 14, a 6.1-inch OLED display, Face ID, and a single 48-megapixel camera. Mass production is set to begin in December.

【iPad】

1. iPadOS 18.1, releasing next week, will support Apple Intelligence on M-series iPads and the new iPad mini 7. A notable feature is "Scribble to Siri," allowing Apple Pencil users to convert handwriting into typed Siri queries.

2. Apple News+ on iPadOS 18.2 introduces daily sudoku puzzles in various difficulty levels. This version will also include features like Image Playground and Genmoji.

【Mac】

1. macOS Sequoia 15.1, releasing on October 28, brings Apple Intelligence features such as Writing Tools, smart replies, and enhanced Siri. Macs will need an M1 chip or newer for these features.

2. Drag and drop support between iPhone and Mac is coming in macOS 15.1, facilitating easier file transfers. A new Low Power Mode toggle will also be available for MacBook users.

3. Future updates for M4 chip-based MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro are planned for early to mid-2025, focusing on performance enhancements without design changes.

【Apple Watch】

1. Apple is developing a health-focused app aimed at diabetes prevention, currently in testing with select employees. This app could inform future blood sugar management tools. Non-invasive glucose monitoring for Apple Watch is still years away.

【Vision Pro】

1. Vision Pro will soon support spatial photos and videos in Safari, viewable in 3D. This feature will be available on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 models, and Vision Pro itself, expected by the end of the year.

【Others】

1. Apple has not announced any price increases for its subscription services this October, maintaining current rates for Apple Music, Apple TV+, and others.

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