iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 4 Update for iPhone With Type to Siri Suggestions Rolls Out

Following the iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 4 update, Siri will now show suggestions while using the 'Type to Siri' feature.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 19 September 2024 14:31 IST

Highlights

iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 4 update was rolled out on Tuesday
The update adds a new Type to Siri Suggestions feature on iPhone
It is also reported to bring call recording to older iPhone models

iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 4 Update for iPhone With Type to Siri Suggestions Rolls Out

iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 4 update is now available to download on iPhone

iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 4 update for iPhone was rolled out by Apple on Tuesday. Similar to prior beta updates, the fourth developer beta introduces a new feature that aims to enhance the functionality of Siri – Apple's voice assistant. It also fixes several known issues involving Spotlight, Siri and other operating system (OS) elements. Notably, Apple says the iOS 18.1 update for iPhone will be rolled out next month, and it will bring several significant artificial intelligence (AI) features that the company previewed at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 in June.

iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 4 Update Features

According to Apple's release notes, the iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 4 brings one highlighted feature: enhanced functionality for Type to Siri. This feature was first introduced with previous developer beta updates and it allows users to talk to Siri by typing instead of speaking. The voice assistant will now show suggestions while typing, following Apple's latest software update.

Type to Siri Suggestions in iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 4

MacRumors reports that it also brings call recording and transcribing to older iPhone models. Prior to the update, it was said to be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro models. It can be triggered by tapping a new icon that appears on the top-left corner of the screen. All users are informed of the commencement of the recording via an audible message. Once done, the call recording, along with its transcription, is saved in the Notes app.

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Apple's latest update sports the build number 22B5045h for the iPhone 16 series and 22B5045g for iPhone 15 and previous models.

In addition to the new changes, the iOS 18.1 Developer Beta 4 update also carries features introduced by prior updates. The most notable highlight is Apple Intelligence – the company's AI suite. It includes a Clean Up tool, which as the name suggests, leverages Apple's AI model to remove unwanted objects, backgrounds or text from images. It also bundles writing tools with options to change the text's tonality, summarise it or generate a list. Another addition is the ability to summarise web pages on Safari when the reader view is engaged.

iPhone 16

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

iPhone 15

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Big upgrades over the 14
Excellent ergonomics, build quality
Very good all-round performance
Apple ecosystem benefits

Bad
Relatively slow charging
Expensive
Still a 60Hz display

Read detailed Apple iPhone 15 review

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