Apple first introduced its AI-powered features, branded as Apple Intelligence, at WWDC24. Now, the Cupertino tech giant has officially launched the initial wave of Apple Intelligence updates across iPhones, iPads, and Macs. In this article, we’ll dive into the common questions people have about Apple’s AI magic—like which iPhones are compatible, which features are available, and more. So, let’s jump right in!
Apple Intelligence FAQs
When will Apple Intelligence be Available?
Apple Intelligence is already available. The company officially launched it on October 28, with the release of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1.
This rollout includes the first set of features, including writing tools, notification summaries, and a more capable Siri.
However, if you’re using your iPhone in English (India), you won’t be able to use Apple Intelligence yet. The company hasn’t released it in this language. To try it out, you can temporarily change the language of your phone to English (US). This will let you update to iOS 18.1 and access Apple Intelligence.
However, there’s a catch: You’ll need to join a waitlist. Once you’re on the waitlist. We have a dedicated story about this issue and its workaround, you can check that out from here.
Which Devices Support Apple Intelligence?
Apple Intelligence is compatible with:
- iPhones: iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
- iPads: iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Mini (7th generation), and all iPad Pro models with M1 or later chips.
- Macs: All Macs are equipped with M1 or later chips.
What features can I expect from Apple Intelligence?
Initial features of Apple Intelligence include:
- Writing Tools: Refine text through rewriting and summarising in apps like Mail and Notes.
- Photo Management: The “Clean Up” tool allows users to remove distracting objects from photos.
- Notification Summaries: Get prioritised summaries of notifications across apps.
- Enhanced Siri: A more natural and capable Siri that can better understand context and follow-up requests.
Will Apple Intelligence be available in languages other than English?
Currently, Apple Intelligence is available in U.S. English. However, more localised English versions for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the U.K. are expected to arrive by December 2024. Additionally, support for more languages such as Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese will be added throughout 2025.
Is there a cost associated with Apple Intelligence?
No, Apple Intelligence is available as a free software update for all supported devices.
Hope this article helps you get all the information related to Apple Intelligence. Apple Intelligence features will take time to arrive for all, and hence, hands-on experience would take some time. But we will keep you posted once we have access to the features, so, stick around!
