Update is iOS 18.1 It's the first iOS 18 update to include Apple's AI capabilities, and that's what most of the media coverage of the new update has focused on. If you have an iPhone that doesn't support Apple's AI features, you might be wondering what features this update offers you.
Although Apple's smart features make up the bulk of the new features, users of older devices will also get nice improvements, including:
Recording phone calls
In the iOS 18.1 update, you can record any phone call you make, with the audio recording saved in the Notes app.
To use call recording, simply tap the sound wave icon in the top corner during a call. You cannot record the call surreptitiously, but all participants will be notified that recording is in progress via an automated message.
Your recorded calls are saved in the Notes app. You can play the entire call or get the transcript, and you can search for any part you want.
For more details on call recording, read this article:
AirPods Features
The new update adds health features to AirPods Pro 2. You can access all the new hearing health features available in the iOS 18.1 update. Now you can use the headphones to take a hearing test, and if you discover that you have a “mild or moderate” hearing loss, you can use the headphones as a hearing aid to help you hear better.
AirPods Pro 2 can also be used to protect your hearing, as Apple has added an important feature to protect your ears from loud noises. When you are in a place with loud, annoying sounds, the headphones will automatically reduce these sounds to protect your hearing. However, this feature only works with continuous sounds and not sudden sounds such as fireworks, gunshots, and power drills.
To take advantage of all these new features, you only need three things: AirPods Pro 2 updated to the latest version, an iPhone running iOS 18, or an iPad running iPadOS 18.
Search the App Store
Previously, searching in the Apple App Store was based on specific keywords. But with the new update, you can now search the same way you speak in your daily life, and this is called “natural language search.” For example, you can type “I want a fun new game,” “Apps that help me learn new skills,” “Kids-friendly cooking games,” “Best games in the world,” and so on.
In short, you can now search for apps and games the same way you would ask a friend. The system is smarter at understanding what you want, even if you don't use the exact keywords.
Small new features
There are some other minor improvements:
◉ Control Center: You can add separate buttons for AirDrop and satellite calling, as well as controls for the measurement and level tools.
◉ Wallet: The Wallet app no longer displays your savings account balance on the Apple Card home screen, you need to tap it to get this information.
Bug fixes
◉ Podcasts: Don't mark unplayed podcast episodes as playing.
◉ Photos: Fixed the video choppiness issue when controlling the playback speed of 4K videos at 60fps in the Photos app. Now the forward and rewind motion will be smooth and responsive without any lag or choppiness.
◉ Car Keys: If you were having an issue where your car wouldn't start or unlock using the digital key with automatic unlocking, this has been fixed in the new update.
◉ Other fixes.
The next update
Apple is currently testing the iOS 18.2 update, which focuses primarily on Apple's AI features, but the update will also include other changes such as a new design for the Mail app with the ability to automatically organize messages, in addition to a new interface that allows replacing Apple's default apps with other apps of the user's choice.
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I generally updated my device to iOS 18 but I did not update my device to iOS 18.1 but my hearing is the call recording feature will it be available in Saudi Arabia
This setting is gone 👻
*الــــّωــ✋ـلااρٓ ؏ٓـلْيگــــρ* I did not find the fingerprint lock settings and changing the code, although my phone is updated to 18.1, 15 Pro Max, and I did a reset and did not find it
No, brother, I tried to scan the image, but the feature does not exist. My phone is a 13 Pro Max.
We used to wait for the features and whether they would support our devices before the rise of artificial stupidity. Now, stupidity has become everything and simple features have become marginalized due to the focus on stupidity. I am not surprised that stupidity will be able to generate features in devices in the future, such as give me such and such a feature in an Android device and we say to the employees, programming, bye bye. Artificial stupidity is what will generate and make iOS 20, for example!
This is a development that I do not deny, but I personally am not interested in it and consider it a means of cheating and for lazy people in the areas confined to these uses!
Hi Mohammed Jassim 🍏, It seems that artificial intelligence has already stolen the spotlight, but let's not forget that in the end it is just a tool that aims to facilitate our lives and is not a substitute for human creativity. As for the traditional features, Apple is still working on developing and improving them in every update. So, if there is a specific feature you would like to see in iOS 20, I think Siri will be very happy to hear your suggestions! 😄📱💡
Hello dear. Regarding the update ios 18.1
Regarding the image scanning that was downloaded in the update for unwanted objects, was it downloaded only for the iPhone 15 and 16 only? That’s true.
Kindly inform.
Hi Mohd Sulaiti 🙋♂️, Regarding the scan in image feature from the iOS 18.1 update, it is not limited to new devices only such as the iPhone 15 and 16. This feature is also available for older devices that support the update. I hope this has helped you, and do not hesitate to ask any other question that may come to your mind! 😊📱
What I liked most about this update is the ability to add a small Wi-Fi button to the Control Center after it was not present on iOS 18.0.
Hello Mufleh 🙋♂️, This feature is really one of the beautiful additions in the new update, our lives have become easier with the presence of the Wi-Fi button in the Control Center 😎. The iPhone continues to surprise us always! 🍎🚀
All of these are useless, tired updates.
Has the app name changed with the new update?
Yes, expect an article from us explaining everything.
Do you recommend updating to 18.1 or wait for 18.1.1?
Hi Rashid 🙋♂️, The question you asked depends mainly on your needs and priorities. If you want to take advantage of the new features added by the iOS 18.1 update, such as call recording, health features for AirPods Pro 2, and natural language search in the App Store, I advise you to install the update immediately 😊.
However, if you have concerns that the update has caused issues on some devices (this is rare, but it can happen), you may want to wait for 18.1.1 to be sure that these issues are resolved.
Ultimately, it's your decision! Take your time and decide what works for you 🍏💚.
Before I update your app
His old name was Von Islam.
After the update, its name changed to Phone Gram.
Yes, the name has been changed. Wait for an article in which we will explain everything.
Change the name of the iPhone Islam application to iPhone Gram
There is something special in iOS 18. It solves the problem of high temperature in photography and playing in photography settings, but it needs to be polished. As for the call recording feature, I am against it.
Welcome Arkan 🙋♂️, yes it is true, iOS 18 has some improvements related to photography and games and we always hope to develop and refine them further. Regarding the call recording feature, this is considered a personal choice, but it should be noted that Apple has provided this feature with notifications to ensure that it does not violate the privacy of others. Thank you for sharing your opinion 🗣️👍🏼.
iPhone 14 Pro Max
The company made us pay for a phone that after two years would be classified as an unsupported phone.
I do not rule out that the company will disown the previous year's device in the future.
She has bared her fangs now.
Hello Ibrahim 🙋♂️
I think you're feeling a little frustrated with the update policy, but let's put things in perspective. Apple has been supporting its devices for much longer than many of its competitors. The iPhone 6s, for example, which was released in 2015, continued to receive updates until iOS 15 in 2021! 🗓️📱
Also, let's not forget that technological progress requires some sacrifices, sometimes in the form of software support. So, keep your device updated and remember that this is the nature of the technological beast! 🐉💻
And always ready to point to the sky like a bat if you have more questions. 🦇🌃
Thank you, Phone Gram or Phone Islam, for this beautiful article.
As for whether it is preferable to update to iOS18 and iOS18.1 or not, despite the fact that Apple’s smart features are not available in all devices, I am one of the people who recommend updating for many reasons such as Control Center features, improving ease of use features, and locking iPhone spare parts with iCloud…
Also, one of the features that I consider important and useful is extracting Arabic texts from images and supporting the extraction of tables from images in all languages.
As for the features of summarizing and changing expressive formulas, the chat gpt and claude applications are sufficient for the purpose.
But what I almost wanted to happen to this system is that it has become very similar to the Android system, and I feel that in the future there will be no difference except in the name and some privacy features.
Hi Islam 🙋♂️, you must be checking the updates with an expert's eye! You're right, the update brings with it a lot of useful features even if it doesn't have Apple's smart features. Also, the apps you mentioned like Chat GPT and Claude are really good alternatives for summarizing and changing expressive formulas. 😄
As for the similarities between iOS and Android, it ultimately comes down to personal taste and brand loyalty. Apple always puts its own spin on everything it puts out, whether it's product design, operating system, or privacy services. 🍏😉
Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful feedback, we really appreciate your interest and contributions!