Apple confirms India launch of Apple Intelligence features on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence, the company’s AI-powered system, will roll out to Indian users in early April 2024 as part of the iOS 18.4 update. The expansion includes support for English (India) and will bring advanced AI features to select iPhones, iPads, and Macs.

Apple Intelligence will be available on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPads and Macs equipped with M1 chips or later. Along with India, the update will introduce AI capabilities in multiple languages, including Chinese (Simplified), English (Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish.

The update will introduce systemwide Writing Tools for text rewriting and proofreading, Image Playground for AI-generated images, and Genmoji for personalized emojis. Users will also receive features like Priority Messages in Mail and enhanced photo search.

Additionally, the update will integrate ChatGPT into Siri and Writing Tools, enabling direct interactions with OpenAI’s language model. Apple ensures privacy by obscuring IP addresses and offering optional account connectivity.

Apple Intelligence operates using a combination of on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute, which the company states is designed for user privacy. Apple claims that its cloud-based processing undergoes cryptographic verification and independent oversight to ensure data security.

Apple Intelligence was initially launched with iOS 18 in US English. The expansion to India and other regions marks Apple’s effort to bring its AI features to a wider audience. The company has not yet announced a timeline for additional language support beyond this rollout.

The features will be free for users and will be automatically available on compatible devices after the iOS 18.4 update is installed.