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Apple Intelligence: Release Date and Top Features You’ll Love

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Apple’s new AI features are landing in October—get ready for a Siri makeover and more.
Expect magic like removing photo clutter and generating your personal highlight reels.
Not all devices will get the AI upgrade—find out if your iPhone makes the cut.

Apple's anticipated suite of AI features, branded as "Apple Intelligence," is on the horizon. Although currently available only to beta testers, a broader rollout is on the way. Here's a detailed look at when you can expect these cutting-edge features on your device and what they will include.

Apple Intelligence will bring a wide range of innovative features designed to enhance productivity, streamline everyday tasks, and offer a more intuitive user experience, according to Apple.

Photo via GQ // Apple Intelligence will bring a wide range of innovative features designed to enhance productivity, streamline everyday tasks, and offer a more intuitive user experience, according to Apple.

Release Timeline

iOS 18.1 to Launch Apple Intelligence in October

Apple has set its sights on October for the debut of Apple Intelligence. The initial rollout will coincide with iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. This timing follows the major OS updates anticipated in mid-to-late September, which will not yet include Apple Intelligence.

Historical release patterns suggest iOS 18.1 will likely be unveiled towards the end of October. For instance:

iOS 17.1: October 25, 2023
iOS 16.1: October 24, 2022
iOS 15.1: October 25, 2021

Given this precedent, a release around October 23 or 24 is highly probable. While a Friday launch on October 25 seems unlikely due to Apple's usual schedule, a Monday release on October 28 remains a possibility.

Photo via Apple Inc. // Craig Federighi showing off some Apple Intelligence features onstage at WWDC '24.

Initial Features

When Apple Intelligence becomes available, it will introduce a variety of new functionalities:

Enhanced Siri: A redesigned Siri with advanced AI capabilities.
Object Removal in Photos: The "Clean Up" feature to eliminate unwanted objects.
Writing Tools: Including grammar check, rewrite suggestions, and summarization.
Memory Movie Generation: Automatic creation of highlight reels from your photo library.
Smart Replies and Summaries: Contextual responses in Messages and Mail, plus intelligent notification previews.
Webpage Summaries: Brief overviews of content in Safari.
Priority Messages: Organized mail prioritization.
Natural Language Search: Improved photo search capabilities.

Future Developments:

Some advanced features, such as ChatGPT integration and image generation tools like Genmoji, are expected in subsequent updates. Apple plans to unveil additional Siri enhancements in 2025, with more announcements anticipated at WWDC 2025.

Photo via Apple Inc. // Apple Intelligence is part of iOS 18. iOS 18 introduces a raft of new features, including brand-new customisation functionalities, plus so much more.

Device Compatibility

Not all devices running iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 will support Apple Intelligence. The AI features will be limited to:

iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max
iPads with M1 chip or later
Macs with M1 chip or later

It’s anticipated that all iPhone 16 models will also support Apple Intelligence, including the standard 16 and 16 Plus.

What’s Next?

The initial rollout of Apple Intelligence marks the beginning of a new era in iOS functionality. Apple will continue to refine and expand these AI capabilities, with further updates planned throughout 2025.

Are you excited about the new AI features coming to your iPhone? Share your thoughts and what you’re most looking forward to in the comments below.

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Published to Apple Scoop on 31st August, 2024.

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