Apple's iOS 18.1 and Apple Intelligence features are nearing release. According to recent updates, the Release Candidate (RC) versions of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and MacOS Sequoia 15.1 have been released to developers and public beta program participants. This marks the first exposure to Apple's AI-based features, including Hearing Health features for iPhone and AirPods Pro 2. The RC versions suggest a potential release date of October 28.

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