Apple rolls out iOS 18.1 public beta 2 update, here’s what’s new

iOS 18 rollout

Apple has started rolling out iOS 18.1 public beta 2 update to users. The new update brings several new enhancements and improvements to the iPhones. However, the most important change is inclusion of Apple Intelligence features. Here’s everything that’s new with the iOS 18.1 public beta 2 update.

Apple iOS 18.1 public beta 2: What’s new

As mentioned, the iOS 18.1 public beta 2 update brings Apple Intelligence features such as improved Siri, Ai notification summaries, AI-powered writing tools and more. However, features like Genmoji aren’t included and it is expected to arrive later.

Apart from the Apple Intelligence features, the iOS 18.1 beta 2 includes call recording, call transcription in Phone app, improved Control Center and more.

The update also includes new connectivity controls for Wi-Fi and VPN, available directly from the Control Center, along with an option to reset the layout to its default settings.

iPhone Mirroring now supports drag-and-drop functionality, enhancing the seamless interaction between iPhones and Macs when running the latest beta software.

Additionally, the Camera app on the iPhone 16 gains a new control, allowing users to switch to the front-facing selfie camera more easily.

Apple has also introduced intelligence-driven writing tools to the Notes app, accessible via the toolbar, offering smarter and more efficient ways to draft notes.

The Shortcuts app gains a new action that allows users to trigger Control Center with a simple command. Other design and interface tweaks are also included in the update to enhance the user experience.