Apple’s new AI features, collectively known as “Apple Intelligence,” are set to debut in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, offering users a range of advanced capabilities. While officially limited to US developers in beta, these features can be accessed by users in most regions outside the European Union and China with a few simple steps.
Device compatibility and feature overview: Apple Intelligence requires significant computing power, limiting its availability to specific devices:
- iPhone users need either an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max to access Apple Intelligence.
- iPad users require devices powered by M1 or later Apple silicon processors.
- The AI suite includes features for composing text and emails, automating actions across apps, generating images, summarizing documents, and more.
Accessing Apple Intelligence outside the US: Despite regional restrictions, users can enable these features by following a few key steps:
- Install the developer beta for your compatible device.
- Change device language settings to English (US) and region to United States.
- Join the Apple Intelligence waitlist through the device settings.
Step-by-step guide: To enable Apple Intelligence on a compatible device outside the US:
- Open Settings and navigate to General → Language & Region.
- Add English (US) as a language and set the region to United States.
- In the main Settings menu, tap Apple Intelligence & Siri.
- Set the language to English (United States).
- Join the Apple Intelligence waitlist, which typically processes quickly.
- Once accepted, turn on Apple Intelligence when prompted.
Considerations and limitations: Users should be aware of certain factors when enabling Apple Intelligence:
- The feature currently only supports US English, which may impact user experience for non-native speakers.
- Changing the region to the United States does not affect App Store regions or purchases.
- Some Apple Intelligence features are not yet available and will be added in future updates.
Future developments and implications: As Apple continues to refine and expand its AI offerings, users can expect:
- Broader language support beyond US English in future updates.
- Potential expansion of device compatibility to include more iPhone and iPad models.
- Gradual rollout of additional AI features, enhancing the overall capabilities of Apple devices.
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