Apple recently released the much-awaited iOS 18.1 and users with the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPhone 16 lineup are excited about the new Apple Intelligence features.
Also read: Here's how it differs from the latest iOS 18.0.1 that's important for iPhone 16 owners
Apple Intelligence features will not be available for the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, or older models. But that doesn't mean iOS 18.1 is unnecessary for these users. Because iOS 18.1 is packed with 28 security improvements for all iPhone users.
Major Security Improvements
Issues with the iOS kernel and Safari browser WebKit are said to be fixed in the update. An issue in the kernel, titled CVE-2024-44239, that allows apps to leak sensitive kernel state has been fixed.
Two WebKit issues have also been patched. The first issue, CVE-2024-44261, allowed an attacker to view restricted content from the lock screen, while the latter, CVE-2024-44244, allowed the content protection policy to be enforced when maliciously crafted web content was downloaded. Was preventing from.
Another issue was CVE-2024-44255, which would let a malware app run shortcuts without user consent. Three privacy bugs in Siri and a flaw that allowed hackers to break out of the web content sandbox have also been fixed.
Other bug fixes
In Podcasts, there was an issue with marking unplayed episodes as played. This will be fixed with iOS 18.1.
Videos recorded at 4K 60 fps are experiencing stuttering while scrubbing video playback in photos when the device heats up. This issue has been fixed.
Another issue that has been fixed is digital car keys not unlocking or starting the vehicle with passive entry after restoring from a backup or transferring directly from another iPhone.
There were complaints that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models failed to restart on some occasions. This has also been fixed.
call recording
With this you can record live phone calls. There will be an automatic announcement that the call is being recorded.
camera control
This new feature allows iPhone 16 series users to switch to the front TrueDepth camera using the camera controls
spatial camera mode
For users of iPhone 15 Pro and above, a new spatial camera mode will be available that will allow them to capture spatial photos and videos.
Hearing tests and hearing aids
Hearing test and hearing aid features require AirPods Pro 2 with firmware version 7B19 or later. The Hearing Test feature gives you scientifically validated hearing test results while the Hearing Aid feature provides personalized, clinical-grade assistance.
The hearing aid facility is for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. This automatically applies to your ambient sounds as well as music, videos and calls.
other improvements
Control Center will have new options to add connectivity controls individually and reset your configuration. RCS Business Messaging allows you to connect with businesses on RCS. This requires network provider support.