Apple is rolling out some exciting AI features in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, called "Apple Intelligence." These are officially in beta and only available to developers in the US. But guess what? You can still get them working on your iPhone or iPad if you're outside the US, except if you're in the European Union or China.
Why the Restriction?
Apple has limited these features to the US because they only support US English for now. If you don't mind using US English and have a compatible device, you can start playing with these new AI tools.
Supported Devices
Apple Intelligence includes cool features like composing texts and emails, automating app actions, generating images, and summarizing documents. These features need a lot of processing power, so check if your device is compatible.
You’ll need:
- iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPad with M1 or later Apple silicon processors
How to Install Beta Software
If your device is compatible, you need to install the developer beta. Follow the instructions from the linked article to get the latest beta version, then follow these steps on your device:
1. Open Settings, go to General ➝ Language & Region.
2. Tap Add Language... and select English (US).
3. Tap Region and choose United States. (This won't affect your App Store region or purchases.)
4. Go back to Settings and select Apple Intelligence & Siri.
5. Tap Language and pick English (United States).
6. You can now join the Apple Intelligence waitlist. Tap Join Waitlist under the Apple Intelligence header.
After a short wait, you should see Turn On Apple Intelligence. Tap it, and you'll get a welcome message confirming that the AI features are enabled on your device.
Disclaimer:
Using beta software can be risky. It may have bugs and other issues that could affect your device's performance. Make sure to back up your data before installing the beta.
Warning:
Proceed with caution and be prepared for potential software glitches. Beta versions are not the final product and may have unforeseen problems. You can learn more here about all of the Apple Intelligence features available in the iOS 18.1 developer beta. Note that some of the Apple Intelligence additions won't be coming until later.