# iOS 18.1 Beta 4 Released with Enhanced Apple Intelligence Capabilities
As the eagerly awaited **iPhone 16** launch approaches, Apple persists in enhancing its software landscape with the unveiling of **iOS 18.1 beta 4**. This new beta iteration brings a host of features, primarily aimed at bolstering the **Apple Intelligence** platform. In conjunction with iOS 18.1, Apple has also introduced beta 4 versions of **iPadOS 18.1** and **macOS Sequoia 15.1** for developers to evaluate.
## Noteworthy Features of iOS 18.1 Beta 4
The centerpiece of this update is Apple Intelligence, which incorporates AI-powered capabilities across a variety of applications and services. Below are some of the key features unveiled in this beta release:
### 1. **Photo Cleanup**
The Photos app now boasts a **Clean Up** functionality that leverages AI to detect and eliminate distracting elements from photo backgrounds. This feature guarantees that the main subject of the image remains clear while enhancing overall visual appeal.
### 2. **Information Summarization**
Apple Intelligence is now capable of summarizing more than just alerts from **Messages** and **Mail**. This tool is designed to assist users in swiftly digesting hefty amounts of information by offering brief overviews.
### 3. **Text Enhancement Tools**
For individuals who regularly compose emails, notes, or documents, Apple has rolled out **Writing Tools** that can reformulate, proofread, and condense text. These instruments are accessible in applications like **Mail**, **Notes**, **Pages**, and even third-party software, enhancing writing efficiency and precision.
### 4. **Enhanced Siri**
Siri has undergone a major upgrade in iOS 18.1. The virtual assistant now sports a refreshed look and can retain context through multiple requests. Even if users fumble their words or alter their thoughts mid-sentence, Siri is now better prepared to comprehend and respond suitably.
### 5. **Notification Prioritization**
Apple Intelligence now classifies notifications according to their significance. **Priority notifications** are displayed at the forefront of the notification list, enabling users to swiftly discern what requires immediate attention. Notifications are also summarized, facilitating easier navigation.
### 6. **Priority Emails in Mail**
For urgent emails, Apple has introduced **Priority Messages** in the Mail application. This feature promotes significant emails, such as invitations with deadlines or check-in reminders, to the top of the inbox.
### 7. **Focus Mode Improvements**
The revamped **Focus Mode** in iOS 18.1 beta 4 is more intelligent than ever. It can now interpret notification content and prioritize those needing timely responses, like a message regarding picking up your child from daycare.
### 8. **Email Overview**
Long emails can now be condensed with a single tap in the Mail app. This feature empowers users to quickly access the essential portions of an email without sifting through the entire text.
### 9. **Call Recording and Summary**
Users now have the ability to record and transcribe calls directly within the **Notes** or **Phone** applications. Apple Intelligence will also create overviews of these transcripts, simplifying the review of critical conversation details.
### 10. **Smart Replies in Mail**
The **Smart Reply** function in Mail facilitates swift response drafting to emails. Apple Intelligence identifies inquiries within the message and provides pertinent suggestions for replies, conserving time and effort.
## Compatibility and Accessibility
The iOS 18.1 beta 4 is available to developers and is compatible with the **iPhone 15 Pro** and other supported devices. The update is also rolling out for **iPadOS 18.1** and **macOS Sequoia 15.1**, bringing analogous Apple Intelligence enhancements to the iPad and Mac.
### What Lies Ahead?
As Apple advances the refinement of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, we anticipate further features and improvements in the upcoming weeks. The official public launch of these updates is likely to align with the release of the **iPhone 16** later this year.
Stay tuned for more news as **BGR** continues to report on the latest advancements in Apple’s software offerings.
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*José Adorno is a tech news correspondent at BGR, focusing on Apple and iPhone updates.*
