iOS 18.1 Beta Debuts: Siri Upgrade Showcases Apple's AI Prowess

iOS 18.1 Beta version introduces new system-wide artificial intelligence features, with Apple significantly enhancing the intelligence level of the operating system.

iOS 18.1 Beta version has introduced several Apple Intelligence features, including:

  1. Built-in summarization function in Safari browser
  • Click the icon on the left side of the address bar to enter reading mode, then click the "Summarize" button
  • Quickly generates content summaries, saving reading time
  • Suitable for complex papers, analytical articles, audio transcriptions, etc.
  1. Writing tools
  • Embedded in all text input and editing pages
  • Provides text proofreading, rewriting, tone adjustment, and other functions
  • Can organize text into bullet points, lists, and tables
  1. Photo search function
  • Quickly locate photos using keywords
  • Can detect text content in photos
  • Able to automatically generate memory videos
  1. Upgraded Siri
  • Improved language understanding ability, more patient in waiting for users to finish speaking
  • Introduces new text interaction methods
  • Enhanced contextual awareness

Although some features still need improvement, Apple Intelligence has initially demonstrated the power of system-level AI. However, average users may not be able to use most of these features until the end of this year or early next year. There is no definite news yet on when domestic users will have access to these features.