Apple Intelligence update: Apple It is expected to begin rolling out Apple Intelligence features to all of its supported devices later this month. The company will reportedly release the first major updates to its operating systems, iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, on October 28, bringing Apple Intelligence-compatible features to the company’s devices. That said, not all Apple device owners will be able to access Apple Intelligence features. Apple has set some conditions that users must meet to access features powered by Apple Intelligence.
So before Apple begins rolling out the Apple Intelligence update to its users around the world, here are five things users should know about it:
Apple Intelligence update: 5 things you need to know
Supported devices and operating system update
As mentioned before, Apple Device owners will need to have a compatible device running iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, or macOS Sequoia 15.1 to use Apple Intelligence-based features. The list of supported devices includes:
iPhone: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
iPads: iPad Pro M1 and newer models and iPad Air M1 and newer models.
Mac: M1 MacBook Air and newer models, M1 MacBook Pro and newer models, M1 iMac and newer models, M1 Mac Mini and newer models, M1 Max Mac Studio and newer models, and M2 Ultra Mac Pro and newer models.
Ample storage space
Shortly after iPhone Announcement of series 16, Apple confirmed that users will need at least 4GB of storage space on their iPhones to run features powered by Apple Intelligence. However, the company has not specified the storage requirements for its iPads and Macs.
Device language and Siri language
Apple is limiting devices that support Apple Intelligence to devices that have US English set as the device language and Siri. The company is expected to roll out support for more languages over time.
– To change the device language in iPhone or iPad, follow these steps: Settings app > General > Select language and region > Add language > US English > US English.
– To change the language of Siri in iPhone or iPad, follow these steps: Settings app > Siri & Search > US English > US English.
Apple device location
Apple Intelligence features will not be supported in the European Union and China at the time of initial launch. This means that users residing in these territories will not be able to use Apple Intelligence features.
Apple Intelligence Waiting List Approval
Apple Device owners will need to join a special waiting list for Apple Intelligence. They will also need to get approval to access all AI features. This is done because Apple Intelligence will be launched in beta mode later this month.
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