Apple’s artificial intelligence-focused update is finally rolling out to devices.
The first features of Apple Intelligence were released on Monday after months of anticipation in the latest operating system update for supported iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.
First unveiled at the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, Apple Intelligence is part of the iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 updates, and includes Apple-built generative models and more. will also introduce enhancements to existing Apple software. As some new tools.
Here’s what you need to know about Apple Intelligence.
How to get Apple Intelligence
To take advantage of the new AI feature, users must first update to iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, or macOS Sequoia 15.1 and then activate the feature.
After installing a new OS update, users[設定]>[Apple Intelligence & Siri]to join the Apple Intelligence waitlist. After a waiting period of just a few minutes, you can enable Apple Intelligence and enable additional options and settings for that feature.
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Top Apple Intelligence features
Key features introduced in this first Apple Intelligence update include:
◾ Writing tools: These new tools are integrated into the app and are accessible from the same menu as copy and paste when you tap on text, allowing users to rewrite text or generate summaries of selected text. can. The writing tool also has proofreading options that can suggest edits to your text along with an explanation of the suggested edits.
◾ Priority and overview: Priority messages that are considered urgent or timely appear at the top of your email inbox, and your emails display summaries and smart reply options. You’ll also see a summary of your notifications and see important details on your lock screen.
◾ Siri redesign: Not only does Siri have a new look on the device, the revamp is expected to allow the virtual assistant to better handle your requests and questions. Siri can now more easily follow you while you speak, maintaining context and rephrasing your requests even if you mispronounce or stumble. Users can now type into Siri on their devices.
◾ photograph: In addition to the Photos app redesign introduced in a previous OS update, Photos now has a cleanup tool that allows users to remove unwanted objects in photos and search by description . Users can also create movies in Memories using descriptions.
◾ Other updates: A new focus option, Interruption Reduction, is now available, and the Notes app now has audio and call transcription capabilities.
Compatible devices
For iPhone, Apple Intelligence is compatible with the following devices:
◾ iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus
◾ iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max
◾ iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
This update is compatible with the following iPad devices:
◾ iPad Pro (M1 or later)
◾ iPad Air (M1 or later)
Apple Intelligence is compatible with the following Mac devices:
◾ MacBook Air (M1 or later) and MacBook Pro (M1 or later)
◾ iMac (M1 or later)
◾ Mac mini (M1 or later)
◾ Mac Studio (M1 Max and later)
◾ Mac Pro (M2 Ultra)
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Introducing Apple Intelligence features
The features in this rollout are just the first in a series of features that Apple has planned for Apple Intelligence. Two previously announced features notably missing from this first release are Genmoji, which allows users to create custom emojis, and Apple Intelligence, which generates cartoon-like images and illustrations from text descriptions. This is an Image Playground where you can.
These two features are expected to be released in December, most likely with the iOS 18.2 update.
Another feature likely to arrive later this year is Siri’s ChatGPT integration. This was also mentioned in the Apple Intelligence announcement at WWDC.
Priority notifications and additional updates to Siri and writing tools are also listed as features coming to Apple Intelligence, according to Apple’s announcement release.
