Apple has introduced a new feature known as Apple Intelligence with the release of iOS 18.1. Apple describes it as a new personal intelligence system designed to enhance communication, productivity, and self-expression by combining generative models with your personal context, all while prioritising user privacy.
Apple Intelligence is a suite of AI-driven tools that assist users in various tasks, from grammar checks in writing to advanced photo editing capabilities. It is available for select Apple devices and aims to provide the most relevant intelligence tailored to individual needs.
Compatible models
To use Apple Intelligence, your iPhone must meet the following requirements:
– iPhone 16 Series: iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max
– iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max
Additionally, it is compatible with iPads equipped with A17 Pro or M1 and later models, as well as Macs with M1 and later.
How to enable Apple Intelligence
To activate Apple Intelligence, follow these steps:
– Update Your iPhone: Ensure your device is running on iOS 18.1.
– Change Language Settings. Navigate to Settings > General > Language and Region.
– Add English (US) as a language.
– Change Siri’s language to English (US).
– Enable the AI features using the toggle button.
– Storage Requirement: Ensure you have at least 4 GB of available storage on your iPhone.
Apple Intelligence features
Once enabled, Apple Intelligence offers an array of features that enhance your user experience. It offers writing tools like AI-driven grammar checks, document proofreading, and tone adjustments with options for concise, friendly, or professional outputs. Photos enhancements and clean up tools to easily remove unwanted objects or people from images. Memory Movie feature to create engaging movies from your photo library based on textual prompts. It supports natural language search for photos using simple and conversational language. Apple’s AI also brings several Siri upgrades offering enhanced responses and insights, along with the ability to type queries to Siri and intelligent notifications that prioritises messages and smart replies in Mail and Messages.
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