Apple Intelligence has launched in public beta. This rollout began for those enrolled in Apple’s public beta program as of September 19, 2024 and here’s what you need to know:
Apple Intelligence is available for devices equipped with A17/8 chips (like the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max) and those with M1 and later chips in iPads and Macs. This includes the iPhone 16 series and compatible models from the iPhone 15 series.
The beta includes AI-driven features like writing tools, suggested replies in Messages and Mail, prioritization of notifications, custom emoji generation, phone call recording and transcription, and advanced photo editing capabilities like object removal.
Apple emphasizes privacy with on-device processing and a private cloud compute model, ensuring data privacy while utilizing server-based resources for more complex tasks.
There’s a system-wide integration with ChatGPT, enhancing Siri’s capabilities with more complex query handling.
Initially introduced with iOS 18.1, features will continue to roll out through updates like iOS 18.2 and beyond, with the full suite of features expected by mid-2025.
If you’re interested in activating some or all of the new features mentioned here, you’ll need to join the wait-list through the Settings app to activate Apple Intelligence features, indicating a phased approach to feature availability.
This beta launch signifies Apple’s entry into more advanced Apple Intelligence functionalities directly within its ecosystem, focusing on privacy, utility, and integration with existing services like Siri, while also leveraging external AI like ChatGPT for enhanced capabilities.
