At the WWDC 2024, Apple has introduced Apple Intelligence, the company’s AI system, set to roll out in October after the initial releases of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
The features were separated from the initial iOS launch due to stability concerns and the need for broader testing. Developers can start testing Apple Intelligence via iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 betas this week, with the first iOS 18.1 beta build now available.
Apple Intelligence Features in iOS 18.1 Developer Beta
Writing Tools
- Proofreading: Checks for spelling, grammar, word choice, and sentence structure.
- Rewrite: Offers options to refine text in different tones (Friendly, Professional, Concise).
- Summarize: Creates summaries, key points, lists, or tables. Available in Mail, Messages, and more.
- Text Selection: Summarize or use other Writing Tools for any text on iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Siri
- New Interface: Glowing edges on iPhone, iPad, CarPlay; movable window on Mac.
- Type to Siri: Activated by double-tapping the bottom of the display or pressing the Command key twice on Mac.
- Contextual Awareness: Siri maintains context between queries and adapts to mid-sentence changes.
- Product Knowledge: Answers questions about device features and settings.
- Summarize Button: Summarizes emails, and inbox shows summaries instead of first lines.
- Time-sensitive Messages: Prioritized in the inbox.
- Smart Reply: Quick-tap responses based on email content.
- Lock Screen Notifications: Summarized Mail notifications.
Messages
- Smart Reply: Suggests responses based on incoming message content.
- Notification Summaries: Summarizes multiple messages on the Lock Screen.
Photos
- Memory Movies: Creates movies with descriptions, automatically selecting relevant photos and music.
- Natural Language Search: Describes what you’re looking for in Photos.
- Video Search: Finds specific moments in video clips.
- Smart Complete Suggestions: Helps narrow down search results.
Transcription
Audio Transcription: Records audio and provides transcripts and summaries in Notes and other apps.
Phone
- Call Recording: Records calls with notification to participants; transcripts and summaries stored in Notes.
Focus Modes
- Reduce Interruptions: Filters notifications to show only important ones.
- Intelligent Breakthrough and Silencing: Allows important notifications while muting others.
- Customization: Override settings for specific apps and people.
Safari
- Article Summarization: Summarizes articles in Reader Mode using Apple Intelligence.
Apple Intelligence Report
- Export Apple Intelligence data from the Privacy and Security section in Settings. Face ID is required.
Apple Intelligence Waitlist
Developers upgrading to iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, or macOS Sequoia 15.1 need to join the Apple Intelligence waitlist in Settings. The waitlist ensures smooth downloads and prevents system overload. Signing up on one device grants access on multiple devices.
Compatibility
Available to registered developers with eligible devices:
- iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, powered by the A17 Pro chip
- iPads and Macs (M1 and later)
Available in U.S. English, not available in the EU or China. Device region and language must be set to the United States.
Launch Date
Apple Intelligence features will roll out in updates to iOS 18 through the end of 2024 and the first half of 2025, following an initial iOS 18.1 update expected in October, the report added.