At its Glotime event, Apple finally revealed the Apple Intelligence feature coming to the new iPhone 16 series. Although iOS 18 beta users have received some Apple Intelligence feature, it is not yet available to try if you don't want to meddle with beta updates. If you are excited to try Apple's new AI feature, here's when Apple Intelligence is going to arrive.
When will Apple Intelligence be available?
Apple reveals that Apple Intelligence will be available in US English on all supported devices from OctoberApple Intelligence is expected to start rolling out to users with the new OS update in October. If you are wondering if you will be able to use the Apple Intelligence feature on your new iPhone 16, the answer is no. Apple Intelligence will arrive in the US from next month, even on the iPhone 16.
If you are not a US resident, Apple Intelligence will be available in December In the following areas:
- Australia
- Canada
- new zealand
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
This will be followed by the release of Apple Intelligence in Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish in 2025. It is disappointing that India has not been included in the list despite being one of the fastest growing markets for Apple.
Once released, you Join the Apple Intelligence waiting list To try out new AI features.
What Apple Intelligence features will be available when released
At WWDC 2024, Apple already informed us that the Apple Intelligence features will be rolled out in a phased manner. So far, we have seen Apple release the following Apple Intelligence features in beta updates. So we can expect Apple to bring these features to supported devices with the x.1 update.
As per the latest report by Mark Gurman, Apple has delayed notable AI features like Genmoji and Image Playground to the iOS 18.2 beta, which could be released sometime in December. So we won't get these features available on the Apple Intelligence release. Also, the new Siri with ChatGPT integration and contextual awareness is not expected until 2025.
Apple Intelligence-supported devices
If you're wondering if your iPhone or Mac is compatible with Apple Intelligence, we've compiled a list. Apple Intelligence-supported devicesFurthermore, it has also been confirmed that all the new iPhone 16 models will be compatible with Apple Intelligence, thanks to the A18 chipset in all four models.
