Apple releases the RC of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1, problems with iPhone 16 fixed

Apple has released the RC beta of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1, the latest version before the final release expected next Monday.

Apple makes it known that iOS 18.1 include fixes for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro usersthe Photos app, Podcasts and the digital car key functionality. Here are the full details:

• Fixes an issue in Podcasts where unplayed episodes are marked as played
• Addresses an issue where videos recorded at 4K 60 while the device is warm may experience issues during video playback in Photos
• Fixes an issue where digital car keys may not unlock or start a vehicle with passive entry after restoring from a backup or transferring directly from another iPhone
• Fixes an issue where iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro models may restart unexpectedly

iOS 18.1 also updates business messaging in the Messages app to include support for the RCS protocol.

Apple has confirmed that iOS 18.1 will be released to the public next week. Meanwhile, iOS 18.1 RC is available for developers and beta testers.

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