Apple has released the first version of Apple Intelligence, a suite of artificial intelligence features designed to enhance Siri, generate emails and images automatically, and sort notifications.
Initial Release Details
The new software, Apple Intelligence, is included in the developer beta of iOS 18.1. It is also available in similar beta releases for iPad and Mac. Currently, it is accessible only to registered Apple developers, who must pay $99 annually for the developer program. To access the service, users must register for a waitlist within Apple’s settings app after updating, as the service involves sending more complex requests to Apple servers.
Public Release Timeline
Apple Intelligence will be released to the public later this year. The version number 18.1 suggests it will not launch alongside the new iPhone hardware, which is expected to run iOS 18 in the fall.
Significance of Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence is a crucial initiative for the company, with investors anticipating that the tight integration of AI with Apple’s operating system will drive a significant wave of upgrades in the coming years. The system will only be compatible with the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and newer models. Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan noted that the iPhone cycle is expected to remain strong as AI features improve, particularly by 2025.
Included Features
The preview released on Monday features:
- A new look for Siri that makes the phone’s edge glow
- Siri improvements, such as understanding commands even if the speaker stumbles
- Siri’s ability to answer troubleshooting questions about Apple products
- Enhanced photo search and movie creation
- AI-generated summaries for Mail, Messages, and voicemail transcriptions
- Writing Tools, Apple’s text-generation service
Upcoming Features
Although not included in the current AI preview, these features are expected to be rolled out over the next year:
- Image generation
- Emoji generation
- Automated photo clean-up
- Additional Siri improvements, including the use of personal information and the ability to take actions within apps
- OpenAI ChatGPT integration
Apple Launches Apple Intelligence: AI Features for iOS, iPad, and Mac
Apple has released the first version of Apple Intelligence, a suite of artificial intelligence features designed to enhance Siri, generate emails and images automatically, and sort notifications.
Initial Release Details
The new software, Apple Intelligence, is included in the developer beta of iOS 18.1. It is also available in similar beta releases for iPad and Mac. Currently, it is accessible only to registered Apple developers, who must pay $99 annually for the developer program. To access the service, users must register for a waitlist within Apple’s settings app after updating, as the service involves sending more complex requests to Apple servers.
Public Release Timeline
Apple Intelligence will be released to the public later this year. The version number 18.1 suggests it will not launch alongside the new iPhone hardware, which is expected to run iOS 18 in the fall.
Significance of Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence is a crucial initiative for the company, with investors anticipating that the tight integration of AI with Apple’s operating system will drive a significant wave of upgrades in the coming years. The system will only be compatible with the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and newer models. Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan noted that the iPhone cycle is expected to remain strong as AI features improve, particularly by 2025.
Included Features
The preview released on Monday features:
- A new look for Siri that makes the phone’s edge glow
- Siri improvements, such as understanding commands even if the speaker stumbles
- Siri’s ability to answer troubleshooting questions about Apple products
- Enhanced photo search and movie creation
- AI-generated summaries for Mail, Messages, and voicemail transcriptions
- Writing Tools, Apple’s text-generation service
Upcoming Features
Although not included in the current AI preview, these features are expected to be rolled out over the next year:
- Image generation
- Emoji generation
- Automated photo clean-up
- Additional Siri improvements, including the use of personal information and the ability to take actions within apps
- OpenAI
- ChatGPT integration
