Apple Intelligence, announced at WWDC 2024, is a suite of AI-powered features gradually being rolled out across Apple’s ecosystem. The first set of features became available with iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 in October 2024. Here are some key aspects of Apple Intelligence:
Writing Tools
These tools allow users to refine their writing by rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing text in various apps like Mail, Notes, and Pages[7]. With iOS 18.2, users will be able to compose text from scratch using AI and further refine it with customized rewrites[4].
Notification and Email Summaries
One of the most useful features, it condenses notifications and emails into brief summaries, helping users quickly grasp the essential information without being overwhelmed[6][10]. This feature works across various messaging apps and the Mail app.
Siri Improvements
Siri has received updates to make it more natural-sounding and capable of understanding context better[9]. It can now answer product-related questions about Apple devices and allows users to type queries instead of speaking them[10].
Photo Features
The Photos app now includes:
- A “Clean Up” tool to remove distracting objects from images[7][9]
- Natural language search capabilities for finding specific photos and moments in videos[7]
- The ability to create custom movies by describing them[7]
Compatibility and Availability
Apple Intelligence is currently limited to devices with the latest Apple Pro chips, including iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16 series, and newer iPads and Macs[9]. It’s initially available in U.S. English, with plans to expand to other English-speaking countries and languages[8].
Upcoming Features
Future updates are expected to bring:
- Genmoji: AI-generated custom emojis[7]
- Image Playground and Image Wand for creative image generation[7]
- ChatGPT integration[4]
- Visual intelligence capabilities using the new Camera Control button on iPhone 16 models[7]
- Expanded Siri capabilities, including in-app actions and onscreen awareness[7]
Privacy Considerations
Apple emphasizes privacy in its AI implementation, using on-device processing and a system called Private Cloud Compute to protect user data[6].
While Apple Intelligence shows promise, early reviews suggest that its initial release may not dramatically change the user experience[5][6]. However, it lays the groundwork for more significant AI-driven features in the future, potentially influencing future iPhone upgrade decisions[6].
Citations:
[1] https://ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws.com/web/direct-files/21527278/923ca421-b789-40ef-82b2-246f02a90407/paste.txt
[2] https://ppl-ai-file-upload.s3.amazonaws.com/web/direct-files/21527278/03af4aed-c4d2-4698-b235-625080578881/paste.txt
[3] https://bgr.com/tech/8-ios-18-features-that-apple-has-delayed-to-2025/
[4] https://www.t3.com/tech/phones/apple-intelligences-new-features-are-imminent-and-actually-really-useful
[5] https://sixcolors.com/post/2024/10/apple-intelligence-1-review-a-small-start-of-something-big/
[6] https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-intelligence-early-review-dont-expect-your-iphone-to-feel-radically-different/
[7] https://www.apple.com/nz/newsroom/2024/10/apple-intelligence-is-available-today-on-iphone-ipad-and-mac/
[8] https://www.apple.com/nz/newsroom/2024/09/apple-intelligence-comes-to-iphone-ipad-and-mac-starting-next-month/
[9] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/apple-intelligence-rollout-ios-18-1-october-28-2024/
[10] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-intelligence-review-apples-first-set-of-ai-features-wont-set-the-world-on-fire-but-its-a-start-161017933.html
