Apple is leveling up its ecosystem with the release of Apple Intelligence, a set of personal AI features available through the latest software updates (iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1).
This powerful upgrade leverages Apple’s M-series silicon and provides advanced tools such as natural language processing, improved search capabilities, and even image generation. Apple promises these tools will streamline everyday tasks on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac while maintaining your privacy.
A smarter experience with Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence reflects years of research and offers new ways for users to interact with their devices. The company says these tools are designed to help people work smarter and enjoy richer interactions with Apple products.
The rollout begins with features like enhanced writing tools, more responsive Siri, and smarter photo search options, and was initially available on devices with US English settings. Although the system utilizes cloud computing for complex operations, many tasks are processed directly on the device to ensure data security.
Powerful photo search and writing tools
The Photos app now has improved search capabilities, making it easier to find memories through detailed, natural descriptions. Users can search for scenes such as “Maya skateboarding in a tie-dyed shirt” or skip directly to key moments in the video. A new cleanup feature allows users to easily remove distracting elements from their images and keep only the best parts of their memories.
Writing tools in Apple Intelligence give you the ability to rewrite, summarize, and proofread text across apps like Email, Messages, Notes, and Pages. Users can also tweak the tone of their writing, switch to a more professional or friendly style, and even generate summaries in the form of bullet points, tables, and more. This goes beyond simple grammar correction and adds a sense of context to the written content.
Siri gets smarter
Siri has also been significantly upgraded, allowing you to seamlessly switch between text and voice input. With improved understanding of context and the ability to track conversations across multiple requests, virtual assistants feel more natural than ever.
Siri can also provide detailed responses about settings, app features, and other Apple services, making it a more useful companion for users who multitask on their iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
Privacy at the heart of Apple intelligence
Apple is reassuring users that privacy remains a key focus. Most tasks are handled with on-device processing, and complex AI operations are managed through Apple’s private cloud computing to ensure your personal data is protected.
Integration with Siri and ChatGPT for writing tools is optional and has strict privacy protocols in place to anonymize data. Apple calls this a step forward in privacy-focused AI innovation that gives users peace of mind while enjoying new features.
Further updates are planned for the future.
The tech giant plans to roll out more features by December, including Genmoji, a playful tool for creating custom emojis, and AI-powered Image Playground. Users using the iOS 18.2 beta update already have access to these features. Localized versions of Apple Intelligence are also in development, with support for British and Australian English coming soon, and more languages by April.
How to access Apple Intelligence in India
Apple Intelligence has not officially launched in India yet, but enthusiasts can access it by adjusting a few settings. First, switch your device language to US English by going to:
Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri > Language > English (US)
Additionally, update your regional settings by navigating to:
[設定]>[一般]>[言語と地域]> and select English (United States) as the language.
In some cases, users may also need to change their device region to the United States to enable this feature. Those who tried Apple Intelligence during the iOS 18.1 beta found that they had to switch regions to unlock full functionality.
With these tweaks, Apple enthusiasts in India can enjoy the latest AI-driven features ahead of the official launch and smartly enhance their devices while waiting for full support in the region.
