How to Access Apple Intelligence If You’re Outside the US

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.