iOS 18.1 Release Date and Time: When Is iOS 18.1 Coming Out?

Apple is expected to release the first set of Apple Intelligence features today, i.e. October 28, 2024, and it will arrive with the iOS 18.1 update. While Apple has not officially revealed the release time for iOS 18.1, updates are usually rolled out at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. If you are excited to know at what time iOS 18.1 is coming out in your region and when will Apple Intelligence release, we’ve got you covered. Below, we have detailed the iOS 18.1 release time for all the major countries. Go ahead and check out when iOS 18.1 will be available for you.

Note: iOS 18.1 is now available to download on all iOS 18 supported devices and brings Apple Intelligence features to iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Series.

iOS 18.1 Release Date and Time

iOS 18.1 is expected to release on October 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM PT. Here’s when iOS 18.1 and Apple Intelligence will come out in different time zones. Please note that unless stated otherwise, all the mentioned iOS 18.1 release timings are for Monday, October 28, 2024.

• Alaska: 9:00 AM AKDT
• Australia (Northern Territory): 2:30 AM ACST (Tuesday, October 29)
• Australia: 3:00 AM AEST (Tuesday, October 29)
• Belgium: 7:00 PM CEST
• Brazil: 2:00 PM BRT
• Canada: 1:00 PM EDT
• China: 1:00 AM CST (Tuesday, October 29)
• France: 7:oo PM PDT
• Germany: 7:00 PM CEST
• India: 10:30 PM IST
• Japan: 2:00 AM JST (Tuesday, October 29)
• Russia: 8:00 PM MSK
• Singapore: 1:00 AM GST (Tuesday, October 29)
• South Africa: 7:00 PM SAST
• United Arab Emirates: 9:00 PM GST
• United Kingdom: 6:00 PM BST/ 5:00 PM GMT
• United States: 10:00 AM PST

Which iPhones Will Get Apple Intelligence?

Sadly, not all iPhones will get the Apple Intelligence features. If you are wondering whether my iPhone will get Apple Intelligence features, here’s the list of iPhones that are supported:

• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 16
• iPhone 16 Plus
• iPhone 16 Pro
• iPhone 16 Pro Max

You can check out our list of Apple Intelligence supported devices to see which Macs and iPads will get the AI features.

Nonetheless, even if your iPhone is not included in the list of Apple Intelligence-compatible devices, you will still get the iOS 18.1 update on your iPhone.

Which Apple Intelligence Features Will be Available in iOS 18.1?

While Apple’s entry into the AI domain is quite late, it has some great features up its sleeve. The most notable Apple Intelligence features include Writing Tools, the new Siri interface, the Clean Up feature in the Photos app, Genmoji, and Image Playground. However, not all features will be available in iOS 18.1 release. Here are all expected iOS 18.1 Apple Intelligence features:

• Writing Tools
• Clean Up Tool
• Call Recording Transcription
• Memory Movie
• New Siri UI
• Suggested Replies in Mail and Messages
• Summarize Web Pages in Safari
• Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode

Finally, the Apple Intelligence release date is here and I cannot wait to try my hands on new AI features from Apple.