Apple is gearing up to release iOS 18.1 on October 28, 2024, which will introduce new Intelligence features for select iPhones.

For users experiencing issues with satellite messaging, it is advised to retry sending messages if they do not go through initially.

The iOS update aims to resolve key problems, including app crashes and false virus notifications, while also improving camera controls.

In addition to the iOS update, Apple is expected to refresh its iPad lineup with the introduction of the iPad Mini 7th generation and the iPad 11th generation.

Last month, Apple launched the iPhone 16 series alongside the iOS 18 update, both of which feature significant enhancements for users.

With the upcoming iOS 18, Florida residents can utilize satellite messaging during Hurricane Milton, allowing them to send SMS texts via Starlink satellites when cellular and Wi-Fi services fail.

When out of cellular or Wi-Fi range, iPhones will alert users and provide quick access to satellite-enabled services like Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Find My, and Messages.

To activate the satellite messaging feature, users can access a demo mode in the Settings app under Apps and then Messages, which guides them through establishing a satellite connection.

The new iOS update will also include Priority Notifications, which will sort and display important alerts, working in conjunction with Focus Modes to minimize interruptions.

A new Clean Up Tool will enable users to remove unwanted elements from photos using AI, similar to the Magic Eraser feature available on Android.

Looking ahead, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has reported on an upcoming 'AirTag 2', potentially codenamed 'B589', with a release expected in the first half of 2025.

Users will benefit from new audio features in the Notes and Phone apps, allowing them to record, transcribe, and summarize audio, including phone calls.