Apple is gearing up to enhance its Apple Intelligence service, as public access to certain features begins rolling out with the latest updates in iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1. However, as of now, early users are limited to availability exclusively in U.S. English across select countries. This situation is set to evolve, with Apple planning to expand language support significantly in the upcoming months.
According to recent reports from GSMArena, Apple plans to add local English variations for countries such as Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom by December. More excitingly, in April, the tech giant will introduce support for additional languages including Chinese, English (India), English (Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Notably, this will also coincide with the first release of Apple Intelligence in the European Union.
In a recent announcement, Apple unveiled its first set of features associated with Apple Intelligence, which includes Writing Tools, notification summaries, and a Clean Up option in the Photos app. However, users must navigate to the Settings app on their compatible devices to request access to these new tools, as they may not be immediately available to all.
Looking ahead to December, Apple plans to roll out an expanded suite of Apple Intelligence features. Among these enhancements will be Siri’s integration with ChatGPT, the introduction of items such as Genmoji, and the launch of Image Playground through the forthcoming iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS 15.2 updates. These updates are already in the hands of beta testers, suggesting that further advancements are on the horizon.
Expected for launch in the new year are even more Apple Intelligence capabilities, including advanced Siri tools, Priority Notifications, and expanded Genmoji support on Mac systems.
Apple Intelligence will be accessible on devices like the iPhone 15 Pro series, iPhone 16 series, and all iPads equipped with an A17 Pro chip or later, including the newly introduced iPad mini (2024). Mac users will also need devices featuring the M1 chipset or later for full functionality of Apple Intelligence.
Only a day has passed since Apple rolled out the first beta of iOS 18.2, following the release candidate version of the prior iOS 18.1 build. This latest beta introduces some of the most substantial Apple Intelligence features to date, one of which includes ChatGPT integration.
In practical terms, this integration allows users querying Siri a question that the assistant struggles to address to offload their requests to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Crucially, Apple assures that users are prompted before any inquiry, alongside any accompanying documents or photos, are sent to ChatGPT, with Siri ultimately presenting the response directly to the user.
In recent reviews, the new iPad mini (2024), unveiled just last week, has received favorable feedback, particularly praising the performance of its A17 Pro chip and its portability. Reviewers have noted the radiance of the display and the compatibility with the Apple Pencil Pro, which significantly boosts precision for tasks such as drawing and note-taking.
The anticipation surrounding the upgraded iPad mini is mounting, with expectations that it may prove to be both feature-rich and an excellent value proposition, especially in conjunction with the new capabilities of Apple Intelligence. As Apple moves forward, it aims to reshape user experience by connecting powerful technology with intuitive interfaces, keeping its customers engaged in the ever-evolving world of tech.