# iOS 18.1 Beta 7: New Features and Improvements
Apple has recently launched **iOS 18.1 beta 7** for developers, signaling progress toward the official launch of iOS 18.1. This update introduces a wealth of new features and enhancements, primarily centered around **Apple Intelligence**, aimed at enhancing the user experience on iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.
## Key Features in iOS 18.1 Beta 7
### 1. **Enhancements to Apple Intelligence**
Among the most awaited features in iOS 18.1 is the incorporation of **Apple Intelligence**, designed to make your device smarter and more intuitive. Here’s a summary of some of the major enhancements:
– **Writing Tools**: Users can now rewrite, proofread, and summarize text in various applications, including Mail, Notes, Pages, and even third-party apps. This feature is tailored to enhance writing efficiency and clarity.
– **Siri Upgrade**: Siri has undergone a substantial upgrade, presenting a new design and improved contextual comprehension. Even if you alter your request mid-sentence or falter while speaking, Siri is now better equipped to grasp your intent, resulting in smoother and more natural interactions.
– **Intelligent Notifications**: Notifications have become more intelligent, with important ones prioritized at the top. This feature assists users in swiftly identifying what needs urgent attention, minimizing notification clutter.
– **Highlighted Emails in Mail**: Crucial messages, such as deadline-driven invitations or flight check-in alerts, are now prioritized in your inbox, ensuring you don’t overlook essential information.
– **Minimized Disruptions with Focus Mode**: The new **Focus Mode** within iOS 18.1 comprehends the content of your notifications and displays only those that require immediate attention, like a message about picking up your child from daycare.
– **Email Summarization**: Long emails can now be condensed with a simple tap within the Mail app, enabling users to quickly grasp the most significant points without delving into the entire message.
– **Call Recording and Transcription**: Users can now record and transcribe calls directly within the Notes or Phone apps. Apple Intelligence even creates summaries of these transcripts, simplifying the review of pivotal conversations.
– **Smart Replies in Mail**: Apple Intelligence is now capable of recognizing questions in emails and providing pertinent suggestions for your replies, making the email drafting process more efficient.
– **Photo Cleanup**: This new feature in the Photos app can automatically eliminate distracting objects from the background of your images without affecting the main subject, enhancing the professional look of your photos.
– **Summarization Beyond Messages and Mail**: Apple Intelligence is now equipped to summarize various types of content, making the consumption of large amounts of information easier.
### 2. **Control Center Customization**
iOS 18.1 beta 7 offers enhanced **Control Center** customization options. Users can now access all connectivity toggles as individual buttons, ensuring a more tailored and streamlined experience.
### 3. **Drag and Drop for iPhone Mirroring**
The latest beta reintroduces the **drag-and-drop** capability for iPhone Mirroring, which was absent in the initial iOS 18 release. This feature allows users to effortlessly transfer content between their iPhone and other Apple devices.
### 4. **Enhanced Camera Control**
A new **Camera Control** feature has been introduced, simplifying the process for users to switch between front and rear cameras. This enhancement is especially beneficial for those who often alternate between various camera modes during video calls or content production.
## What’s Next?
As Apple continues to polish iOS 18.1, the official release is anticipated shortly. With the rollout of **Apple Intelligence** and other important enhancements, iOS 18.1 aims to boost productivity, enhance user experience, and make your iPhone more intelligent than ever.
Stay updated for further news as **BGR** keeps you informed of the latest advancements in iOS 18.1 and other Apple software updates.
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For additional details on iOS 18.1 and its features, you can view the official [BGR article](https://bgr.com/tech/ios-18-1-beta-7-now-available-to-iphone-users-with-these-features/).
