Apple has launched Apple Intelligence with the iOS 18.1 update, introducing a suite of AI-powered tools across iPhones, iPads, and Macs. This integration signifies Apple's entry into the AI landscape, emphasizing personalized user experiences.
Key features include:
Writing Tools: Enhance and rephrase text, transcribe audio, and summarize lengthy documents.
Photos - Clean Up: Edit images to remove unwanted elements easily.
Memory Movies: Create personalized video memories based on user descriptions.
Notification Summaries: Condense notifications for easier viewing on the Lock Screen.
Reduce Interruptions Focus: Prioritize notifications based on urgency.
Smart Reply: Generate quick responses in Messages and Mail.
Apple Intelligence is available on iPhone 16 and select iPhone 15 models, as well as devices with M1 chips or later. Privacy remains a priority, with features running on-device or utilizing Private Cloud Compute without storing user data.
The rollout is currently limited to US English, with plans to expand to other regions, including UK and Australian English, by December.