Apple Intelligence has been launched in six additional regions, although it presently only accommodates the English tongue.
The organization, headquartered in Cupertino, has been diligently observing competitors such as Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and others that have lured users to their AI ecosystems. In June 2024, Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence. However, in spite of anticipations that these new AI functionalities would align with the iOS 18 release, they were conspicuously missing from even the latest iPhone 16 models.
Users had to endure a wait until late October for the debut of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1, which ultimately introduced Apple Intelligence. Many individuals felt disillusioned, as the AI functionalities were restricted to users in the United States who had adjusted their devices to US English settings. A multitude of users expressed their disappointment, feeling deceived by the promotion surrounding this essential feature that was not accessible in their regions.
Apple Intelligence extends to six additional nations
Apple Intelligence is now accessible for English speakers in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK. This expansion effectively increases support for various localized English dialects, coinciding with the updates to iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2. Nevertheless, many are still inquisitive about when support for other languages will become available.
When will Apple Intelligence become accessible globally?
Apple has disclosed intentions to launch support for further languages, including Chinese, Indian English, Singapore English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese by 2025. A partial rollout of these AI functionalities is expected with an update in April.
The company has also communicated plans to extend Apple Intelligence into territories within the European Union next year. For those keen to utilize the features earlier, a workaround exists that permits activation regardless of location, although it requires adjusting the device’s language to English.
Instructions to activate Apple Intelligence on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
1. Launch the Settings application.
2. Proceed to General, then Language and Region. Tap the + icon situated beneath preferred languages and choose one of the following localized English variants: United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, or South Africa.
For instance, choose English (US). Restart your device to continue.
Note: There is no need to alter the device’s region.
3. Go back to the main screen of the Settings app, then head to Apple Intelligence & Siri.
4. Adjust the language under Siri Requests to correspond with the selection made in step 2, for example, English (US).
5. You should now see an option titled Get Apple Intelligence. Tap it and wait for the download to finish.
Note: Apple Intelligence is compatible with devices such as iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad models equipped with A17 Pro or M1 chips and newer, and Mac models with M1 or later.
After successfully downloading the application onto your iPhone, Mac, or iPad, you can begin utilizing Apple Intelligence across various applications and customize voice preferences to your taste.
Features of Apple Intelligence
The Notes application now features an Image Wand, permitting users to generate images based on the text or visual elements within their notes. With AI-enhanced capabilities available in numerous applications, users can compose professionally using the Rewrite, Proofread, and Summarize tools. Another remarkable function, Visual Intelligence, allows users to condense text, duplicate content, translate materials, identify contact information such as phone numbers or emails, and seamlessly add them to your Contacts.
The newly launched Image Playground application facilitates image generation, with similar features integrated into other applications like Messaging, Freeform, and Keynote. In addition, Apple Intelligence lets users create unique, personalized Genmoji just by typing. If you encounter an intriguing item, you can utilize Camera Control to gather additional details.
Furthermore, ChatGPT has been incorporated into Siri, enabling users to access OpenAI’s services without needing to log in for privacy. Users with a ChatGPT subscription can log in for enhanced functionalities.
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