Apple released the first wave of Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 in October 2024. Since then the company is continuously working on its AI-powered features. While the initial phase brought only a few Apple Intelligence features, iOS 18.2 shows off some great features. iOS 18.1 introduced new features designed to make everyday tasks easier and more efficient, such as Photos app enhancements with writing tools, clean up tools, and Memories features. On the other hand, iOS 18.2 came out with ChatGPT integration, Image Playground, Zenmoji, Visual Intelligence, and more. Read all the facilities in detail here.

While Apple is constantly climbing the ladder, it is yet to expand its branches across the globe, especially when it comes to AI. We previously reported how Apple is late to the AI ​​race, but limiting features to certain areas is still a major drawback. For now, Apple Intelligence is available in Australian English, Canadian English, English (Ireland), New Zealand, South Africa, UK, and US in most regions around the world. However, Indian English is yet to come.

But the good news is that 2025 is the year when Indian English will be able to support Apple Intelligence. Although there is still a way to use it, it will require users to change their default regional settings.

How to use Apple Intelligence in India?

Apple Intelligence is currently only eligible for the iPhone 16 series and iPhone 15 Pro models. To access AI features on your eligible iPhones, you’ll need to change your default regional setting to one of the languages ​​Apple Intelligence supports. To change your settings, go to Settings > General > Language & region and select English (US) or any language that Apple Intelligence supports as your device’s primary language. (something that has not yet been demonstrated with Indian English). This setting configures your device to recognize the language required by Apple Intelligence.

After changing the language, go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri > Language and, for example, select English (US) as the language for Siri and Apple Intelligence.

After setup, Apple will invite you to join the waiting list for access to Apple Intelligence. Once you join, you will be notified within a few hours or days when the local language model for Apple Intelligence is downloaded to your device. At that point, you can start exploring Apple’s new suite of AI features.

What do you need for Apple Intelligence?

This year, Apple will not only expand its Apple Intelligence reach, but will also release new features. Once Indian English starts supporting Apple Intelligence, it will become much easier for the Indian audience. But you must remember that Apple’s AI features require more storage. So, if you are planning to buy a high-end iPhone (eligible for Apple Intelligence), we recommend you to choose the higher storage variant.

According to an official document, Apple Intelligence is supported on the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, all iPhone 16 models, and iPads and Macs equipped with the M1 chip or newer. For iPhone devices, 4GB of storage is required to install and use Apple Intelligence features.

Apple may have different criteria for iPads and Macs, or may have unknown reasons for not sharing additional details. The need for storage is expected to increase with the advent of new facilities. “As more features are released, storage requirements for on-device Apple Intelligence models will increase,” the document says.

However, it is unclear how much additional storage the upcoming update will require. It would not be surprising to see the minimum requirement doubled to 8GB within the next year.