Your iPhone is set for a major boost as iOS 12.1 update confirmed

iOS 12 was released to the public last month and introduced a number of stellar new features.

The biggest change of all came with how notifications are displayed on Apple devices.

Instead of being organised as a list, alerts from different applications are now grouped together, making navigation easier than ever.

And Apple also debuted a new feature called Screen Time in iOS 12 that aimed to make users more aware about how much they use their phones.

The new tool allows users to set time limits for certain applications for better app management.

Apple also declared iOS 12 would make its array of devices faster.

The tech giant explained the camera application should launch 70 percent faster and the keyboard should appear 50 percent quicker.

Furthermore, the firm emphasised typing should feel more responsive overall.

However, one feature that did not make the initial release of iOS 12 was Group FaceTime calls.

The new feature will allow up to 32 people to engage at once.

But Apple has promised the functionally will be incredibly intuitive, with people talking being given more screen real estate than those listening.

But now it appears the release of iOS 12.1 will contain the highly-anticipated feature.

Although no official release date for iOS 12.1 has been confirmed by Apple, some are predicting its public debut could follow Apple’s forthcoming hardware event in New York City on October 30.

And 9to5Mac reports the American tech giant recently updated its iPhone User Guide for iOS 12.1 to reflect the Group FaceTime feature.

But the publication noted it was mentioned not all devices will receive it in full.

It noted the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will only be able to take part in audio-only Group FaceTime calls.

Moreover, it was added the iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3 and the iPad Air will not support the functionality.

iOS 12.1 will also improve selfies taken on the iPhone Xs and Xs Max, according to The Verge.

The publication insisted Apple said iOS 12.1 will “fix a bug in its smart HDR camera system” it claimed resulted in “smoother-looking photos” for users.

An exact release date for iOS 12.1 is currently unconfirmed.

However, it is possible the Apple will detail the software at its forthcoming hardware event in New York City.

Express.co.uk will be covering proceedings on October 30 live.