Apple will hold its Glowtime event where the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch X (Series 10) will likely be announced, but Apple Intelligence is expected to steal the spotlight. The company has opened up Apple Intelligence for public testing in developer beta form, with AI-powered writing tools, Siri enhancements, and photo library-connected requests available in the latest developer beta for iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS. However, the full release of Apple Intelligence is scheduled for later this fall for a subset of iPhones, iPads, and Macs with the necessary chipsets, debuting as a beta feature to opt into.
The developer beta version of Apple Intelligence includes AI-suggested writing tools, photo tools like Clean Up, and Siri changes such as a new voice, more contextual conversations, a glowing border when Siri is running, and a double-tap gesture to type to Siri. Other features like ChatGPT plug-ins, GenMoji, and Image Playground are not yet available. Users can opt into Apple Intelligence features for testing, although the approval process may take some time. The public release of Apple Intelligence beta later this year may have a similar opt-in process.
Apple Intelligence is designed as “AI for the rest of us,” integrated into iPhones, iPads, and Macs to help users write, get things done, and express themselves. It leverages personal context across Apple devices to make recommendations and generate results specific to the individual, prioritizing privacy in AI. The AI feature aims to understand multiple factors like traffic, schedule, and contacts to provide personalized assistance and information, setting Apple’s AI efforts apart from competitors.
Apple Intelligence is currently available in beta on iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPads, and Macs with M1 or M2 chips, with a public release scheduled for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and MacOS Sequoia this fall. In the initial launch, Apple Intelligence will be compatible with devices set to US English but plans to support additional languages in 2025. The AI feature runs on-device and on Apple silicon-powered servers in the cloud, with no integration with ChatGPT or OpenAI’s services but supports third-party AI services like ChatGPT within Siri and writing tools.
The capabilities of Apple Intelligence fall into three categories: writing, images, and Siri. Writing tools offer proofreading, rewriting, and summarization features, while image tools allow for the creation of original images and customized Genmoji. The Photos app enables custom memory movies based on user descriptions. Siri receives a significant overhaul with a new design, improved language understanding, the ability to type input, and enhanced personal context awareness. Apple Intelligence aims to enhance Siri’s assistance capabilities across apps and settings.
Apple has not announced any plans to charge for Apple Intelligence, making the feature available for users of compatible iPhones, iPads, and Macs without additional cost. The company continues to focus on AI-driven upgrades and enhancements across its devices, prioritizing personalized, efficient experiences for users. With the upcoming Glowtime event and the potential announcements of the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch X, the spotlight may shift to Apple Intelligence and its potential impact on user interactions and productivity.
