Apple’s artificial intelligence features are to be delayed, pushing back their launch to October instead of September. These features will miss the initial rollout of the upcoming iPhone and iPad software updates, according to a Bloomberg News report on Sunday.
Apple is aiming to release Apple Intelligence through software updates scheduled for October. This means the AI features will follow a few weeks after the planned September release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. The company is prioritizing a smooth user experience by delaying the launch to address any potential bugs.
Apple is planning to provide early access to Apple Intelligence for software developers as soon as this week via iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 betas. Developers will play a crucial role in identifying and fixing issues ahead of the public release. Typically, Apple does not release previews of follow-up updates until the initial version of new software is publicly available. Apple recently released the fourth beta of iOS 18.0 to developers and aims to finalize development by the end of July.
AI Integration Across Devices
Apple Intelligence, which uses AI to generate text, images, and other content on command, will be available on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPad and Mac with the M1 chip and later versions. The AI features include prioritizing notifications, summarizing web pages, writing tools, a revamped Siri, and integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
The full suite of Apple Intelligence features will be introduced through multiple updates across the end of 2024 and the first half of 2025. These features will also come to Mac computers with Apple chips via macOS Sequoia and are in development for the Vision Pro, though the latter won’t see a release soon.
Even when Apple Intelligence launches with iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, some features will be missing. The news that Apple’s artificial intelligence features are to be delayed will impact the availability of new Siri enhancements.
Impact on New iPhone Models
The rollout strategy suggests that the first iPhone 16 models shipped this year may lack the new AI features, requiring a software update weeks later. The design of the iPhone 16 line will see minimal changes, making software enhancements, along with a new camera control button and a faster chip, key selling points for the new models.
In June, Apple highlighted its AI push with a range of new features and software enhancements for its iPhone and other devices to boost sales. The report indicates that Apple is relying on developer support to test these features extensively, ensuring a stable release is crucial for the company as it bets big on AI.
Compliance with EU Rules
Customers will have to wait as Apple’s artificial intelligence features are to be delayed, until later updates in October. The report also noted that Apple delayed launching three new artificial intelligence features in late June due to landmark European Union tech rules, which require it to ensure that rival products and services can function with its device.
Apple is delaying the release of its new artificial intelligence features, branded as Apple Intelligence. These features will not be part of the initial launch of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, planned for September, according to Bloomberg News.
Apple Intelligence is expected to be included in software updates by October. This delay allows Apple more time to ensure a smooth user experience by fixing any potential issues. Developers will get early access to Apple Intelligence this week through iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 betas. This early testing will help identify and resolve any bugs before the public release. Apple Intelligence, which uses AI to create text, images, and other content on command, will be available on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPads and Macs with the M1 chip and later versions.
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