Apple has launched Apple Intelligence, a new suite of AI-powered features now available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Users can gain access to Apple Intelligence features with the latest software updates (iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1). In a big boost for Indian users, Apple has also confirmed that English (India) will be officially supported in April. Apple Intelligence uses Apple silicon to simplify everyday tasks, enhance device functionality, and prioritize user privacy. With these updates, users get enhanced writing tools, streamlined notifications, and a new Siri – designed with privacy at the core.

Key Features of Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence includes writing tools that help improve text in apps like Mail, Messages, Notes, and even some third-party apps. Whether you’re writing an email or a note, you can rewrite, proofread, and summarize your text. You can also choose a tone, like professional or friendly. The proofread feature goes beyond basic grammar checking; It also provides suggestions with explanations, making it easy to hone your writing style.

Siri has also received a refresh. It now has an attractive, bright interface and advanced interactive capabilities. Siri can remember your previous commands, making follow-up questions feel more natural, and you can easily switch between voice and text input. It’s available on all Apple devices including CarPlay for a more seamless experience.

Apple Intelligence has improved the Photos app with better search. You can now search for specific moments using descriptions like “Lily on the beach in red dress”. The Clean Up tool lets you remove unwanted objects or people from photos, while the Advanced Memories feature allows you to create a video story by simply typing a description.

For users who manage large amounts of email and notifications, Apple Intelligence offers priority message and notification summaries. Important emails, like last-minute invitations or boarding passes, are highlighted, and longer threads are summarized for quick reading. Notifications are better organized on the lock screen to reduce distractions.

Privacy Features

In the blog Apple said it is committed to privacy with Apple Intelligence processing most tasks directly on the device. For more complex tasks, Apple uses private cloud compute to protect personal data. This system also allows external experts to review Apple’s code to maintain high security standards. Additionally, Apple now offers ChatGPT integration for Siri and writing tools, which expands their knowledge base without compromising privacy, as it anonymizes the data and prevents it from being stored.

What’s next for Apple Intelligence?

More features are coming in December, including a fun twist on writing tools that allows you to create messages in different formats, like poems. There’s also a new emoji maker, Genmoji, that creates custom emojis based on descriptions or photos. And for iPhone 16 users, a new Camera Control feature will provide instant information on nearby locations, such as translating restaurant menus.

Apple Intelligence will support additional languages ​​including Chinese, French, and German by April, making these devices accessible to even more users globally.

Availability

Apple Intelligence is now live on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with new features planned for release in December. Apple’s ongoing updates will continue to expand the functionality and reach of Apple Intelligence, making it an increasingly useful tool across all devices.