These iOS 18.1 features rolling out for non Apple Intelligence devices

Apple started sending iOS 18.1 software update with Apple Intelligence but non AI eligible devices can also download this OTA with new features.

The iPhone maker announced iOS 18 at the 2024 developer conference including numerous changes in user interface and functions. It was announced for 23 devices but only 2 of the previous cadre are capable of running generative AI features.

Though iOS primarily introduced Apple Intelligence, it still brings some useful upgrades for 21 other devices. Below you can check the full iOS 18.1 changelog for non Apple Intelligence devices.

Notice – Some changes are exclusive to iPhone 16 and 15 Pro models.

Phone

• Call recordings let you record live phone calls or FaceTime audio calls, with an automatic announcement that the call is being recorded

Camera

• Camera Control can quickly switch to the front TrueDepth Camera (iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max)
• Spatial photo capture, along with spatial video capture, is available in a new Spatial camera mode (iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max)

AirPods

• Hearing Test feature provides scientifically validated hearing test results from the comfort of the home (intended for users 18 years or older)
• Hearing Aid feature provides personalized, clinical-grade assistance that is automatically applied to sounds in your environment as well as music, videos, and calls (intended for users 18 years or older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss)
• Features require AirPods Pro 2 with firmware version 7B19 or later. All features may not be available in all countries or regions.

This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:

• Control Centre has new options to add connectivity controls individually and reset your configuration
• RCS Business Messaging lets you connect with businesses over RCS (requires network provider support)
• Fixes an issue in Podcasts where unplayed episodes are marked as played
• Fixes an issue where videos recorded at 4K 60 fps while the device is warm could experience stutter while scrubbing the video playback in Photos
• Fixes an issue where digital car keys may not unlock or start a vehicle with passive entry after restoring from a backup or transferring directly from another iPhone
• Fixes an issue where iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro models may unexpectedly restart.