Apple introduced its new Apple Intelligence system with the iOS 18.1 update today, which is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. This new AI-powered system aims to boost productivity while prioritizing user privacy.

Highlights:

• The free software update is available for eligible devices. 
• Features powered by AI include enhanced Siri and smart notification summaries. 
• It emphasizes privacy through on-device processing and Private Cloud computing. 
• Support for multiple languages is anticipated by April 2025.

Apple announced the first release of its new Apple Intelligence on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. this feature can be available on all three devices through a free software update (iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1). Built on Apple silicon and with a focus on privacy, Apple Intelligence is a new personal AI-powered system, which is designed to enhance productivity and simplify tasks across all Apple devices.

iOS 18.1 introduces AI-powered features such as enhanced Siri, advanced writing tools, smart photo management, and AI-driven notification summaries. Apple Intelligence also combines on-device processing with Private Cloud computing to prioritize privacy and secure data handling.

Currently, Apple Intelligence is only available on the most recent models. Devices that qualify include the iPhone 16 series, iPhone 15 Pro, iPads equipped with M-series chips, and MacBooks featuring the M1 chip or later. To activate Apple Intelligence in India, users need to set Siri’s language to English (US), as the features are not yet accessible in English (India). More language options are anticipated to launch by April 2025, which will include Chinese, English (India), English (Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, and more.

Follow these steps to download iOS 18.1 in India:

• Update Your Device: Go to Settings > General > Software Update and select Download and Install.
• Enable Apple Intelligence: Change language to English (US) in Siri settings, then join the Apple Intelligence waitlist to unlock features.