Apple has officially launched the first phase of Apple Intelligence on October 28, a groundbreaking personal AI system designed to enhance productivity and creativity across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. T
his update is available through a free software update on iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. It introduces powerful new features that leverage the power of AI while keeping privacy at the forefront.
“Apple Intelligence ushers in a new chapter for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, offering fresh tools and experiences that will change what users can achieve,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “With years of AI and machine learning advancements, Apple Intelligence puts generative models at the heart of our devices, delivering a personal intelligence system that is intuitive to use, while keeping privacy protected.”
Key Features of Apple Intelligence
Systemwide Writing Tools
Apple Intelligence introduces new Writing Tools that let users refine text across apps like Mail, Messages, Notes, Pages, and even third-party apps. You can rewrite text in various tones, including professional, concise, or friendly. The Proofread feature checks grammar and offers suggested edits with clear explanations.
Additionally, the Summarization feature turns long text into easy-to-read bullet points or tables, helping users digest key information quickly.
Enhanced Siri Experience
Siri has undergone a major upgrade. It now understands natural language better and maintains context throughout multiple requests, making Siri more conversational and flexible. The new interface, a glowing light that wraps around the screen.
Siri also allows users to seamlessly switch between typing and voice commands. With expanded knowledge, Siri can now answer questions about Apple devices’ features and settings, becoming an even more helpful resource for daily tasks.
Photos App Enhancements
Apple Intelligence brings advanced search functionality to the Photos app, allowing users to search by simply describing an image or video. The new Clean Up tool helps remove unwanted objects from photos, keeping the moment’s authenticity intact. Users can now create custom memories by typing a description, and Apple Intelligence will automatically organize photos and videos into a cohesive movie, making it easier to relive memories.
Prioritized Notifications and Email Summaries
Apple Intelligence helps users stay focused with features like Priority Messages in Mail, which places urgent emails at the top of your inbox. Notifications and message summaries allow users to quickly scan important information. With the Focus mode, only the most essential notifications are displayed, helping users maintain attention and reduce distractions.
What’s Coming Soon?
Apple has promised more exciting features in the upcoming December update. These include visual intelligence features such as Genmoji, which allows users to create personalized emojis based on descriptions. The Camera Control feature will let users pull up information about nearby objects or places, and the ChatGPT integration will provide advanced knowledge and problem-solving tools while keeping Apple’s privacy standards intact.
Availability and Device Compatibility
The initial rollout of Apple Intelligence is available globally in US English, with localized versions for countries like Australia, Canada, and the UK coming in December. Expanded language support will be available in April, including Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish. Apple Intelligence is compatible with iPhone 16, iPhone 15 Pro models, iPads with A17 Pro or M1 chips, and Macs with M1 or newer chips.
How to Get the Apple Intelligence Update in the UAE
If you have any of the compatible devices, simply set your primary language to US English, and you can download the update.
The update description says, “This update introduces the first set of features powered by Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that unlocks powerful new ways to communicate, work, and express yourself, all while protecting your data with a giant leap forward for privacy in AI. It also includes enhancements to Camera Control, spatial photo capture, call recording, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone.”
