Apple has introduced Apple Intelligence since last month, along with updates to the operating systems supporting iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. These beta versions are available for developers and interested individuals, but the actual usage of Apple Intelligence has not been activated yet. The exact release date has not been specified by Apple.
The latest information from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reveals that Apple will release iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 beta versions for developers next week. This will mark the first appearance of Apple Intelligence, however, the .1 version indicates that it won’t be available to general users in the initial update scheduled for September. This timeline adjustment by Apple delays the original plan by approximately a month, as they require more testing time before the general release.
This delay also affects the upcoming new iPhone models expected to be unveiled in September, as the iOS 18.0 that comes with these devices will not feature Apple Intelligence, requiring users to wait for the iOS 18.1 update anticipated in October.
Source: Bloomberg
TLDR: Apple is preparing to introduce Apple Intelligence, with beta versions of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 set to be released for developers soon, but the general availability for users is expected to be delayed due to extended testing. The upcoming new iPhone models may also be impacted by this delay.
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