Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed that iOS 18.1 is being adopted at twice the rate of iOS 17.1 during the same period last year. This news comes just days after the release of iOS 18.1, which introduced the first wave of Apple Intelligence features.
Cook shared this encouraging update during an interview with CNBC following Apple’s strong Q4 2024 earnings report. He highlighted the positive feedback Apple has received on the new features, which include:
- Writing Tools: Enhanced writing assistance and suggestions.
- Notification Summaries: Concise overviews of notifications.
- Clean Up in Photos: Intelligent tools to help organize and manage your photo library.
Comparing iOS 18.1 and iOS 17.1:
The rapid adoption of iOS 18.1 stands in contrast to the more moderate adoption of iOS 17.1, which primarily focused on updates to AirDrop, StandBy, and the Music app, along with bug fixes.
Apple is already testing iOS 18.2 with developers, which will bring even more Apple Intelligence features, such as Image Playground, Genmoji, and ChatGPT integration. This update is expected to be released in December and is likely to further drive the adoption of iOS 18.
While Apple typically releases official software adoption figures later in the year, Cook’s comments provide an early indication of the strong interest in Apple Intelligence. It seems that iPhone users are eager to experience the latest advancements in AI and how they can enhance their productivity and mobile experience.
