Apple’s latest developer betas for iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 are here, and they include some new features. The most notable is a , which sounds a lot like . The idea is that you can remove background objects from your snaps without changing the subject – even if the unwanted object overlaps the person you’re focusing on. According to Apple, the tool can also remove the shadow and reflection of an unwanted object.

The company notes that the Photos app will identify distracting background elements for you so you can remove them with a tap. Otherwise, you can circle or swipe over an object you want to remove. “Clean Up” also works for finer details when you zoom in. The tool is compatible with any image in your camera roll, including those you took with a previous iPhone or iPad or even a DSLR.

There’s another minor Apple Intelligence update in the latest beta. Those who tried earlier builds were able to get summaries of multiple mail and message notifications. This feature now works for other apps as well.

There are numerous other Apple Intelligence features that the company has announced but that testing in developer betas has not yet begun, including image and camera capabilities, priority notifications, in-app actions and personal context, availability for other languages ​​and platforms, and of course .

The only devices that currently support Apple Intelligence features are the , as well as Macs and iPads with an M1 chip or newer. Anyone with one can do it, but it’s always worth remembering that betas can contain bugs, so make sure you at least back up your data first if you don’t have a second device to test on and don’t want to risk developing major issues on the phone you use all the time.

are unlikely to be included in the first retail versions of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, which should be available soon after. They will likely be introduced with iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, which are expected to be released .

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