Apple has revealed that iOS 18.1 will launch next week, with earlier reports suggesting it could land on Monday, October 28. It will arrive alongside a firmware update for Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 earbuds, which will enable them to act as hearing aids for people with hearing loss in the US.

There are two possible release dates for iOS 18.1. One might have been hinted by Apple, while the other comes from a trusted source.

Apple enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the release of iOS 18.1 and Apple Intelligence, which is apparently scheduled for October 28th, as per a leak

Apple has confirmed the iOS 18.1 release date to several outlets that were given early access to its new hearing health features. Earlier today, it seeded release candidate versions of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.

Ahead of next week's release, Apple seeded iOS 18.1 RC. Here's everything coming to your iPhone as soon as next week.

Macworld The wait for the first wave of Apple Intelligence features is nearly over. In reports that profile Apple’s upcoming AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aid feature by The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) and The Verge,

That’s set to change next week, according to reporting from The Verge and the Wall Street Journal, when iOS 18.1 releases to the public. Based on the currently accessible iOS 18.1 beta, we already know what to expect from Apple’s debut AI offerings,

OS 18.1 is officially set for a release next week, bringing the first Apple Intelligence features to the general