Apple iOS 18.1 is set to launch next week, bringing key updates like hearing aid support for AirPods Pro 2 and new Apple Intelligence features. The hearing aid function, announced in September, allows users to set up AirPods as hearing aids, offering sound enhancement and real-time adjustments—an affordable alternative to traditional hearing aids. Apple Intelligence, first revealed at WWDC, includes smart audio transcription and writing tools across apps like Mail and Notes, with more AI features expected in future updates.