Apple today announced Apple Intelligence (AI), a groundbreaking personal intelligence system designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Seamlessly integrated into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, Apple Intelligence leverages the power of generative AI models and personal context to deliver highly relevant and useful insights. This innovative system utilizes Apple silicon to enhance language and image processing, streamline app interactions, and simplify daily tasks.
“Apple Intelligence represents a new chapter in our innovation journey, transforming user interactions with our products,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “Combining generative AI with personal context in a secure and private manner, we’re offering an unparalleled user experience. This is AI as only Apple can deliver.”
Key Features of Apple Intelligence
Advanced Language Capabilities:
Writing Tools: Embedded across iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, these tools enable users to rewrite, proofread, and summarize text in various apps like Mail, Notes, and Pages.
Priority Messages and Notifications: Enhanced email and notification management ensures users can prioritize urgent communications and stay organized.
Audio Transcription and Summarization: In Notes and Phone apps, users can record, transcribe, and summarize audio, making information retrieval easier.
Innovative Image Tools:
Image Playground: Users can create fun and expressive images using styles like Animation, Illustration, and Sketch. Integrated into apps like Messages, this feature allows personalized and creative image generation.
Genmoji Creation: This feature lets users craft unique emojis based on descriptions or photos, enriching their messaging experience.
Enhanced Photos App:
Natural Language Search: Users can search for specific images or moments in videos using natural language.
Memories: Apple Intelligence crafts personalized video stories from user photos and videos, complete with thematic chapters and music suggestions.
Revamped Siri:
Improved Contextual Understanding: Siri now offers more natural interactions, maintaining context across requests and providing device support. Users can switch between text and voice communication seamlessly.
Expanded Functionality: Siri can perform hundreds of new actions across Apple and third-party apps, tailored to user preferences and data.
Privacy and Security
Apple emphasizes privacy with on-device processing for most Apple Intelligence features. For complex tasks, Private Cloud Compute ensures data security while leveraging larger, server-based models on dedicated Apple silicon servers. This dual approach maintains user privacy without compromising on functionality.
Integration of ChatGPT
Apple Intelligence also integrates ChatGPT, enabling users to access its expertise directly within iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. With privacy measures in place, including obscured IP addresses and no data retention by OpenAI, users can utilize ChatGPT’s capabilities confidently.
Availability
Apple Intelligence will be available in beta this fall as part of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia in U.S. English, initially supporting iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and devices with M1 chips and later. Additional features and languages will be introduced over the next year.
