Apple Intelligence comes to iPhone and Mac with iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 betas.

Apple has released the first beta versions of its operating systems, which integrate artificial intelligence features. Apple Intelligence. These are the development versions. iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 And macOS 15.1which can now be installed on compatible devices.

It is worth noting that These are not public beta versions.but are available exclusively to developers. It is also necessary to make a couple of additional clarifications: first, that these versions of iOS/iPadOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 can only be downloaded on computers that support the use of Apple Intelligence. Second, that developers Those wishing to use AI tools must request access via a waitlist.

Another important point to remember: iOS/iPadOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 are not mandatory installations for developers. Those who want to stay in the “regular” iOS/iPadOS 18 and macOS 15 betas can do so without any problems. This means, for example, that the iOS 18 and iOS 18.1 betas will be tested simultaneously. Quite an interesting fact, confirming the words of Mark Gurman from Bloomberg.

How to enable Apple Intelligence in iOS/iPadOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 betas?

Once the developer betas are installed on compatible iPhones, iPads, and Macs, those who want to try out Apple Intelligence They will have to request access to its functions.. They can do this by going to the Settings section of the device in question. There you will find a section called “Apple Intelligence and Siri” where they should be put on the waiting list. It is worth saying that, in the opinion of McRumorsApple’s approval takes no more than a few hours.

Not all Apple Intelligence features are present in the iOS/iPadOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 developer betas. The following features are currently enabled:

• Siri: new design and the introduction of some specific options, such as the ability to change the interaction with the assistant between voice and text. It is important to note that integration with ChatGPT and deeper features, such as managing features in applications, are not yet included.
• Photo: The app now lets you use natural language descriptions to search for photos, as well as specific moments in videos. It also introduces a Memories feature that lets you create a story using images and clips saved in your gallery.
• Writing tools: With Apple Intelligence, you can now correct, rewrite, or summarize text in multiple apps, like Pages, Mail, or Notes, using iOS/iPadOS 18.1 beta and macOS 15.1.
• Improved notifications: When Focus is enabled, Apple’s artificial intelligence filters notifications on compatible devices to recognize and display those that require urgent attention.

But that’s not all. The new developer betas released today in Cupertino also include other Apple Intelligence-powered features and functionality. These include quick reply suggestions in the Mail app and the ability to generate voice transcript summaries, to name a few.

Compatible devices

As we mentioned earlier, the iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1 betas They can only be installed on devices that are compatible with Apple Intelligence.. These include iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, iPads with M1, M2, and M4 chips, and Macs with M1 or higher chips.

According to Apple, when installing the software, the language of Siri and the device must be English (US), while the device region must also be set to the US. Apple Intelligence will not initially launch in Europe, which is not happening. even earned criticism from the EU, neither in Cupertino nor in China.

Once again, we repeat that Apple Intelligence is currently only available in developer versions. It is not yet known when will public beta versions be released iOS/iPadOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1, but they will probably be waiting for some time. We will be attentive to any news in this regard.