Apple’sforay into the world of artificial intelligence(AI) has officially kicked off with the recent release of the iOS 18.1 developer beta, which brings with it what the company refers to asApple Intelligence.
Not everything Apple teased at itsWWDC 2024conference is live in beta quite yet, with some Apple Intelligence featuresconfirmed to be delayed into 2025.
Even still, as long as your region is set to the United States, and assuming you haveApple hardware that’s compatible, you can test out the new AI features for yourself via the new beta release.
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Early impressions of Apple Intelligence are hitting the internet
Users seem to be impressed with what’s on offer so far
Naturally, it didn’t take long for the internet to explode with impressions, hot takes, and hands-on commentary relating to Apple Intelligence.
Many users are singing the praises of Apple’s new AI-related system animations in particular.
Over atThe Verge, which took a brief first look at the various bits of Apple Intelligence sprinkled throughout iOS 18.1 developer beta, early impressions were also positive. On the big AI Siri revitalization being delayed into the future, the publication had this to say: “…the rest of the Apple Intelligence feature set previewed in this update feels like a party waiting for the guest of honor.”
Jumping aboard the iOS 18 AI excitement train, Apple CEO Tim Cook himself took the opportunity to capitalize on the hype by posting on X.
How to install Apple’s public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and macOS Sequoia
Follow this simple guide to install the public betas for Apple devices.
When will iOS 18 get a full release?
Going off of previous release cycles, we can expect Apple to seed a stable build ofiOS 18to the public sometime in September. Of course, we’ll have to wait until next year for the full Apple Intelligence feature set to roll out, which is a bummer.
In the meantime, iOS 18 is shaping up to be a solid update to the fairly mature iOS operating system. Updates to iMessage, support forRCS, and a more customizable control center and home screen should all hit an iDevice near you in fairly short order.
Your iPhone 16 likely won’t have Apple Intelligence on day one
Apple’s AI features might not be part of the initial iOS 18 release.
