AI integration is the hottest topic across all smartphones this year. Samsung kicked off the proceedings in January with the launch of Galaxy AI on its Galaxy S24 series smartphones. Google upped the ante with a range of new AI features on the Pixel 9 series. OEMs like Oppo and OnePlus have also stepped up their AI game and brought a healthy dose of intelligent tools to their flagship and midrange products. However, Apple could be saving the best for the last. We got a taste of Apple Intelligence earlier this year at the company’s WWDC24 event. Since then, a few AI features have made their way into the beta releases of iOS 18. Let’s take a look at when Apple Intelligence will be released officially and how you can join its waitlist.
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When will Apple Intelligence be released for iPhone users?
Apple Intelligence will be a big part of the upcoming iOS 18. However, it won’t be released alongside the iOS 18. This means that the new iPhone 16 Series will not come with AI features out of the box. So when does Apple plan on releasing its AI suite? The answer depends on where you live. iPhone users in the US will get access to Apple Intelligence in October. If you live in the following regions, the AI suite will reach your device by December:
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- Canada
- New Zealand
- South Africa
If you can’t wait to get your hands on Apple Intelligence, download the latest iOS 18.1 beta version on your iPhone. Once the OS has been installed on your device, you need to join a waitlist to access the features. Make sure that you set your device’s language to US English before you join the waitlist.
Join the Apple Intelligence Waitlist
Step 1: Go to Settings and hit Apple Intelligence & Siri.
Step 2: Tap on Join Waitlist.
Step 3: Once you have joined the waitlist, you will need to wait for 30-60 minutes to get approved.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which iPhones are eligible for Apple Intelligence?
iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and all the variants in the iPhone 16 series are eligible for Apple Intelligence.
Which languages will be supported by Apple Intelligence?
Initially, Apple Intelligence will support English (US) only. In 2025, Apple will extend support to languages like Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish.
Does Apple Intelligence rely on external servers?
Most of the models that power Apple Intelligence run locally on the device. However, in some cases, it taps into Apple silicon servers for AI computation.
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Conclusion
Features like Writing Tools, Clean Up, Priority Notifications and more will be available upon the release of Apple Intelligence. Other features like Image Playground, Image Wand, Genmoji, and more will arrive by the end of the year. Which AI feature are you most excited to use on your iPhone? Let us know in the comments!
