Apple Intelligence officially launches: iPhone, iPad, and Mac will be equipped with a "system-wide AI writing assistant"

Apple Intelligence officially launches: iPhone, iPad, and Mac will be equipped with a "system-wide AI writing assistant"On Monday, Apple released the official update for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18

Apple Intelligence officially launches: iPhone, iPad, and Mac will be equipped with a "system-wide AI writing assistant"

On Monday, Apple released the official update for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, officially launching the highly anticipated Apple Intelligence feature. This new feature will bring a "system-wide AI writing assistant" to iPhone, iPad, and Mac users, supporting one-click summarization, text proofreading, suggestions for word choice and text structure, and even the ability to remove unwanted people or objects from photos with a single click.

However, this feature is currently only available to English users. Chinese users and a large number of non-English users around the world are unable to experience the charm of Apple AI for now. According to Apple's plan, Apple AI functionality will add localized English support to the UK, Australia, and other countries in December. Apple AI in Chinese, Indian English, French, German, Japanese, and other languages will be rolled out next year.

Apple CEO Tim Cook said during his visit to China last week: "We are working hard to promote (Apple AI), which requires a very specific regulatory process. We need to go through this process and hope to bring it to Chinese consumers as soon as possible."

The launch of Apple AI signifies Apple's entry into the AI writing assistant competition, and its powerful capabilities have sparked industry excitement.

What can Apple AI do specifically?

• System-wide AI writing assistant: Apple AI will be integrated into every corner of iPhone, iPad, and Mac, including Mail, Notes, Messages, Pages, and third-party apps. Users simply need to enter text and they can receive AI assistance to do the following:

• One-click summarization: quickly extract key information, saving time and effort.

• Text proofreading: check for grammar and spelling errors to improve text quality.

• Suggestions for word choice and text structure: help users write clearer, more accurate, and more fluent text.

• One-click photo removal of people or objects: Users simply select the unwanted part of the photo, and they can remove it with a single click, making photo editing convenient and fast.

• More AI features coming soon: Apple promises to release more AI features in the December update, including using ChatGPT in writing tools and Siri.

Which devices can use Apple AI?

Currently, Apple AI only supports some devices, including:

• iPhone: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max

• iPad: iPad with A17 Pro or M1 and newer chips

• Mac: Mac with M1 and newer chips

The future development of Apple AI

The launch of Apple AI marks Apple's official entry into the AI writing assistant field. How Apple AI will develop in the future remains to be seen. Apple AI's powerful features, cross-platform support, and emphasis on privacy security have made it a strong competitor in the AI writing assistant market.

As Apple AI continues to improve and develop, we believe it will bring more surprises to users and change the way people create and live.