Apple Intelligence: Latest AI Features Explained

We are nearing the end of 2024 and if we were to call this a year of “something”, it should be the year of “Artificial Intelligence”. It feels like this year every single tech product is coming out with a patch that says AI-powered just to stand out in the market. But when done right AI can do wonders.

Apple Intelligence is one of the most anticipated AI services of 2024. It was announced to drop with the iOS 18 which came out this month. However, the new iOS version does not contain the Apple Intelligence features, Apple users would have to wait for the release of iOS 18.1 which will be available next month to selected models such as the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPhone 16 series. 

Since its announcements at the last WWDC event, Apple Intelligence has piqued the interests of Apple users, fans, and spectators alike. While many were impressed with the advanced features Apple is about to showcase. So, what can you expect Apple Intelligence to do? Let’s see. 

What is Apple Intelligence?

Almost all of the smartphones coming out today are wired with the most modern AI capabilities such as image augmentation, generative interaction, art creation, and more. New editions of Google’s Pixel series and Samsung’s S series are the greatest examples of various AI integrations to smartphones. 

In this regard, Apple was kind of falling behind. However, Apple has its very own personal artificial intelligence system called Apple Intelligence.

As an AI model, it utilizes generative models and the user’s history to provide relevant and useful information. It is coming later this year to iPhone 15 Pro and above. This beta version of Apple Intelligence is in US English and it is free to use. Supported devices include: 

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Apple Intelligence Features

Apple Intelligence offers many features that make it a much-awaited launch from Apple in recent years. It spans from creative-assisted writing tools, and creative image creation, to a much more capable version of Siri. 

Writing Tools

Apple intelligence enhances all of the writing tools you see on your iPhones and Macs. It can help complete your sentence based on what you are writing, summarise an entire lecture in seconds, and even get a short version of a long conversation going on in a thread. This can help you mitigate a lot of time, you would have spent otherwise. 

These AI-powered writing tools are available nearly everywhere such as notes, messages, emails, and third-party applications.   Additionally, Apple Intelligence can also minimize unnecessary distractions with prioritized notifications. 

Image Generation 

Next up is the image generation capabilities of Apple Intelligence. Users can create original AI images in seconds in their apps. If you have a rough sketch, you can upload it along with your notes to create a related image with an image wand. You may also make custom memory movies using the pictures in your library. 

AI-Powered Siri 

The all-new Siri will have the ability to draw the generative capability of Apple Intelligence, making it even more powerful and user-friendly.

The AI integration makes it possible for the user to communicate with the virtual assistant more naturally. This means that Siri can handle commands that are related to the previous requests. And it can offer personalized responses that are unique to you. 

Peace of Mind with Privacy 

Privacy is one of the major concerns when it comes to dealing with an AI entity, that can potentially know every single detail about you.

Apple claims that its AI is baked into the devices and is supported so that the processing happens on-device with minimal intervention from the servers. So, even though Apple Intelligence can be aware of your information, it does not collect it, offering better privacy to the user. 

Additionally, you are also assured by Apple that they use Private Cloud Compute to run Apple Intelligence which enables it to handle complex requests without compromising the privacy of the users. 

Integrated ChatGPT

ChatGPT developed by OpenAI is the generative AI that fueled almost all of the research and developments we see in the AI sector. Apple Intelligence integrates ChatGPT into the writing tools and Siri, making it even more helpful and enabling users to gain expertise when needed.

This integration saves users from frequently switching between apps and enables them to create original content from scratch using descriptions. 

ChatGPT is a free software tool that can be used by anyone. But what makes the integration of ChatGPT in Apple Intelligence unique is that you can access the paid version without creating an account. You may also choose when to use ChatGPT and when not to. 

How to get Apple Intelligence on iPhone

Apple intelligence is announced to be available in beta with the iOS 18.1 which will be dropping in October 2024. To access Apple Intelligence, you need to change your settings to a supported language, English (United States). After updating your iPhone 18.1, follow the below steps to activate Apple Intelligence on your device: 

The waiting time for joining the beta version of Apple Intelligence may take a few hours. Once activated, you will receive a notification as a confirmation. 

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Conclusion 

Apple Intelligence is Apple’s line of generative Artificial Intelligence systems that is coming soon on supported devices. Its beta version for iPhone is expected to be available from October 2024 with iOS 18.1. The first batch of features includes writing tools, image generation, AI-powered Siri, integrated ChatGPT, and more.

In this article, we have taken a closer look at the features. So, after knowing what you can expect from Apple Intelligence, are you still excited about it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.