Apple Intelligence is now available with iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1

During WWDC 2024, Apple first revealed Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI features for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Apple stated today that iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 will have the first set of Apple Intelligence features, following months of beta testing. Apple Intelligence capabilities are accessible for free on all compatible devices.

The initial set of Apple Intelligence features introduced today includes a more natural and conversational Siri, Systemwide Writing Tools, an upgraded Photos app with AI capabilities, and an AI-powered Notifications experience. Read about them briefly below:

• Systemwide Writing Tools: From almost anywhere, including third-party apps, users can revise, edit, and condense the text they type.
• Siri: When Siri is enabled on an iPhone, iPad, or CarPlay device, a bright light that encircles the screen's edge is part of its new look. It is now simple for users to switch between voice and text. When users stutter, Siri may now follow along and keep context to give more accurate responses.
• Photos: With a basic text description, users may now search for any topic in photos and videos using the Photos app's natural language search feature. Users can remove undesired elements from their images by using the new Clean Up tool. Lastly, people can make the videos they choose with the Memories feature by only typing a description.
• Notifications: Users will be able to skim lengthy or stacked alerts with important details thanks to notification summaries.
• Notes and Phone: Users can now record, transcribe, and summarise audio using the upgraded Notes and Phone apps.
• Mail: The most important emails are listed in the Mail app's new Priority Messages area. Users can view summaries of lengthy email discussions as well. Lastly, Smart Reply offers recommendations for a prompt reply.

With the device and Siri language set to U.S. English, Apple Intelligence is now accessible on the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad with A17 Pro or M1 and later, and Mac with M1 and later.

In the upcoming months, Apple plans to release further Apple Intelligence capabilities, such as visual intelligence, ChatGPT integration, Image Playground, Genmoji, and more. The expansion of Apple Intelligence to localised English in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom is scheduled for December. Chinese, English (India), English (Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, and more languages will all be able to access Apple Intelligence in April.