Apple announced today that the Apple Intelligence AI features will be available in beta form with iOS 18.1 in October of this year. However, this means the new iPhone 16 series will not support the latest AI capabilities out of the box. Initially, Apple Intelligence will only be available to users in the United States.
The iOS 18.1 update marks the first step in introducing AI features, but the global release will take some time. While the iPhone 16 models won’t have access to Apple Intelligence immediately, future updates will likely bring the features to these devices.
Global Rollout Plans for Apple Intelligence
The geography of the Apple Intelligence release will expand over time. Starting in December, Apple will extend these AI features to residents of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. In 2025, the company plans to further expand support to China, France, Japan, and Spain. Apple Intelligence will come with full support for official languages in all these regions.
Apple has outlined this phased release strategy to ensure a smooth introduction of its AI features. For those eagerly waiting in other countries, we’ll keep you updated on the timeline and availability as more details are revealed.
Devices Eligible for Apple Intelligence Features
Apple Intelligence features will be available for free to owners of the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16, and iPhone 16 Pro. Mac computers running on Apple M1 processors and newer models will also receive support, as well as iPads powered by Apple M-series chips.
While some features of the Apple Intelligence ecosystem remain unannounced, reports suggest exciting new capabilities, notes NIX Solutions. According to 9to5Mac, notification and email summaries, advanced camera features, and AI-powered image editing tools are expected to roll out in October.
Future AI Features Coming in December
Additionally, image generation features like Genmoji—used for creating emojis from text descriptions—and Image Playgrounds are rumored to launch in December. Apple hasn’t officially confirmed these features yet, but we’ll keep you updated as more information becomes available.