The official iOS 12.1 release date is Tuesday, October 30, according to Apple, bringing new features like Group FaceTime, more than 70 new emoji, and eSIM support.
The shift from iOS 12 to iOS 12.1 on your iPhone and iPad coincides with the Apple’s big iPad Pro and Mac launch event in New York City. That means additional tweaks to make room for the iPad Pro 2018 may be a part of the software update.
