What Is Apple Intelligence? The New Apple AI With iOS 18.1

According to Apple’s latest WWDC, the company introduced Apple Intelligence, AI for the rest of us with a special announcement of iOS 18.1 for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 pro, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11.

With AI taking over every platform, Apple Intelligence is something that does fascinating jobs for tech enthusiasts.

And Tim Cook put it well in his introduction “To make your most personal products even more useful and delightful.”

In addition to this, Apple intelligence will be available in beta next month, based on AppleHub Tweet.

The new AI suite will be seen in iOS 18.1 on compatible devices — including iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 pro. Here’s everything you want to know about Apple Intelligence, covering details of the features it will bring to your iPhone and more.

What Is Apple Intelligence?

Simply put, Apple Intelligence is a unique branding that is given to its suits of AI features which will be publicly available later this year.

Apple intelligence can be seen in the new iPhone 16 models, which have advanced deep learning capabilities such as generating images based on text and voice commands (via Siri).

What Can Apple Intelligence Do?

With the iOS 18.1 release, Apple Intelligence can do all your writing tasks, generating images, understanding languages, and creating content with ChatGPT.

Here’s what Apple AI will enable your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to do once it surfaces.

Proofread your writing

Whether you are taking notes or writing on third-party apps, AI will be able to proofread and assist in correction. This is kindly helpful when sending an email writing an article or even posting content on social media.

Priority notification and messages

Apple intelligence technology will understand from context which notification is most important and put them at the top for you. Also, prioritize the email messages that are presently important for your attention.

Image creation and genmoji

Inherit the AI-created images totally from simple typed requests and also create original emoji on demand for any occasion.

Reacher language understanding

You may experience improved Siri with Apple Intelligence which can understand language at its deepest. For example, you can say, “Siri, set an alarm for — oh wait no, set a timer for 10 minutes. Actually, make that 5.”

Answer you through ChatGPT

It is true that iPhone models including iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia systems will empower ChatGPT integration, as Apple has officially partnered with OpenAI.

This won’t require an OpenAI account and neither your information will be saved and shared with others.

Here’s how Apple details the ChatGPT feature:

With ChatGPT from OpenAI integrated into Siri and Writing Tools, you get even more expertise when it might be helpful for you — no need to jump between tools. Siri can tap into ChatGPT for certain requests, including questions about photos or documents. And with Compose in Writing Tools, you can create and illustrate original content from scratch.

What Devices Support Apple Intelligence?

Apple Intelligence (or Apple AI) supports a limited number of devices. Because these features require advanced computing resources, the following models are set with Apple Intelligence;

• iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max
• iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max
• iPads with M1, M2, or M4 chip
• Macs with M1, M2, or M3 chip

For example, if you purchase or upgrade to iPhone 16, you’ll be set for Apple Intelligence.

Where Will Apple Intelligence Be Available?

With the new glory of Artificial Intelligence, Apple will first roll out its Apple Intelligence in October in the United States with the release of iOS 18.1.

The company will soon expand its availability in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom users in December, with additional language support — such as Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish — in 2025.

How Powerful Is Apple Intelligence?

Apple believes and claims that the new iPhone 16 built for Apple Intelligence is more powerful than all its predecessor's chipsets.

In a nutshell, Apple intelligence takes control of everything ongoing on the screen while waking up and locking the screen.

The technology behind it brings an improved Siri with the ability to understand language more accurately to perform tasks efficiently and effectively.

Also, the new Apple AI empowers new actions with a deep awareness of your personal context. For example, you can say Siri to add an address (presented on the screen) to any third-party application.

Other than a ‘powerful’ demonstration, the Apple intelligence is also intuitive, integrated, personal, and private.

How To Get Apple Intelligence On iPhone?

Apple intelligence comes with iOS 18.1 devices. You can access it from settings. Go to your iPhone settings, tap Apple Intelligence and Siri, then tap Join the Apple Intelligence Waitlist to access generative model features.

You will receive a notification as soon as it is ready to be activated on your iPhone.

Apple intelligence beta requirement for iPhone:

• iPhone handset 16 series and 15 with pro and pro max
• Updated to the latest iOS 18.1
• Device language and Siri language set to English (US)
• Minimum 4GB of iPhone storage

Apple intelligence combines generative models that are curated to offer personalized intelligence that is most useful and relevant to you.

How Does Apple Intelligence Protect User Privacy?

Apple says its Apple Intelligence is “designed to protect users’ privacy at every step.”

When users interact with Apple intelligence features, their private information is not saved and shared with Apple.

They have designed twofold methods to make user privacy even more secure, with the launch of apple intelligence.

One: “On-device processing can be used to ensure that sensitive, personal information remains within an individual’s control,” said John Verdi, senior vice president of policy at the Future of Privacy Forum

Two: Providing access to private cloud computing that Apple soon launched for its users in which users’ data is never stored or shared with the company when it is sent to the cloud.

People Also Asked

Here are the most commonly asked questions related to the Apple Intelligence release.

What is Apple Intelligence beta?

The new apple intelligence is in beta version that is currently ongoing with certain developments and experiments to make its response and overall capabilities reliable and secured for public release.

When can I use Apple Intelligence?

iPhone 16 models including iPhone 15 pro and pro max series, macOS Sequoia, and iPadOS running on 18.1 will get access to Apple Intelligence in October that language and Siri set to English (United States)

Will AI features be available on iPhone 13?

Sadly, not Apple intelligence for iPhone 13 models but iOS 18.1 is planned and soon deployed to experience improved functionality, security, and theme enhancement.

This clears that iPhone 13 won’t receive new Siri and ChatGPT 4o access but other AI features such as Genmoji, notes improvements and photos will be available, and more.

What are the interesting features of the new iOS 18?

With every launch of the iOS version, Apple provides its users with a unique way to customize their iPhone experience. And with the new iOS 18, it just gets even better.

Here’s a snippet of iOS 18 features preview:

• Flexible arrangement to place app icons and widgets.
• Introducing dark icons to your home screen.
• Color tinting feature to apply any color on the app icon.
• Video speed control lets you slow down video.
• Action buttons can be customized with controls.
• Windows support through the iCloud Passwords app.
• Game Mode minimizes background activity.
• Automatic mic mode picks the right mic mode for you.
• Locked apps let you protect your sensitive apps.
• Improved Bluetooth pairing while protecting your privacy.
• Personalized Spatial Audio for gaming with AirPods.
• Audio recordings can be started right from inside a note.
• Highlight text in your note with a choice of five colors.

Should You Upgrade To Apple Intelligence iPhone?

The last question running through my head is should you guys upgrade to Apple Intelligence?

Well, I would say that Apple Intelligence is built for those who really want to feel the genius of generative models.

Whatever, it’s totally up to you. If you are happy without upgrading it, or damn! Curious to experience it — then upgrade it.

FAQs

Is Apple Intelligence only available on iOS 18?

Yes, Apple intelligence is debuting with the new iPhone 16 launch that runs on newly curated iOS 18.1 capabilities.

Is Apple Intelligence available on iPadOS 18?

Yes, Apple intelligence is available on iPads running on iOS 18 or those get an upgrade update on eligible iPad devices.

Is Apple Intelligence available on macOS Sequoia?

Yes, macOS Sequoia leverages the power of Apple Intelligence to creatively offer the generative model experience to complex and everyday tasks, intelligently for users.

Will Apple intelligence slow down my iPhone?

It is possible that Apple intelligence can slow down your iPhone because of the beta release. Until it gets fully functioning and completely okay for public release, we may see bugs or kind of disappointments.

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