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Apple has officially launched its highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features, which were first announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June. These features are now available to all users through the release of iOS 18.1, following a successful rollout in developer and public beta versions over the past few months.
Initially, access to Apple Intelligence was limited to certain regions, but now users worldwide—excluding those in the EU and China—can enable these new AI capabilities by setting their device language to U.S. English.
How to Enable Apple Intelligence Features?
To start utilizing Apple Intelligence, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your device.
- Navigate to Apple Intelligence & Siri.
- Toggle the option to enable Apple Intelligence.
Once activated, your iPhone will take some time to download the necessary models and prepare for these features. A notification will alert you when your device is ready.
Currently, Apple Intelligence is compatible with the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPads and Macs equipped with M1 chips.
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Key Features of Apple Intelligence
Enhanced Siri: The new Siri, powered by Apple Intelligence, features updated animations and improved functionality. Users can double-tap the bottom bar to text Siri in noisy environments. Additionally, Siri can now handle complex commands more effectively, such as setting timers with adjustments.
How-To Assistance: Users can ask Siri for guidance on system-related tasks, like screen recording instructions.
Writing Tools: The system now includes tools for text formatting across applications. Users can utilize options like “Proofread” for spelling and grammar checks or “Rewrite” to adjust selected text while maintaining its original meaning. Tone adjustments are available in three styles: “Friendly,” “Professional,” or “Concise.” Users can also summarize text into lists or tables.
Mail App Enhancements: The Mail app now provides one-line summaries of emails without needing to open them and prioritizes important messages at the top of the inbox. AI-generated smart replies allow for quick email responses.
Photo Search Capabilities: Users can search for photos using natural language queries and create memories based on prompts.
Notification Summaries: Apple Intelligence offers summaries for certain mail and message notifications.
Call Transcriptions: Users can record calls with a simple tap, and recordings will be stored in a new “Call Recordings” folder within the Notes app.
Notes App Audio Support: The Notes app now supports recording and transcribing audio directly, with automatic summaries generated by Apple’s AI suite.
Image Cleanup: Users can remove unwanted objects from photos by selecting them with a tap or drawing around them.
While several features are currently available, some capabilities—such as advanced image manipulation and ChatGPT interactions—are still in development, with no fixed timeline for release.
Apple's commitment to privacy remains a cornerstone of these new features, ensuring that user data is protected while enhancing functionality across devices.