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It looks like Apple has finally rolled out its long-awaited Apple Intelligence update to iOS 18.1, iPad OS 18.1, and MacOS Sequoia 15.1. The best thing is that it&rsquo;s also now available here in Malaysia&mdash;well, at least some of it is. The AI rollout is still marked as &ldquo;in beta&rdquo; by the company, so not all the tools that were announced back in September are available right now.
How Do Apple Users Activate It?
Currently, Apple Intelligence is available only in US English. However, Apple has committed to expanding language support for its AI suite soon&mdash;details on that are forthcoming.
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To access Apple Intelligence now, you&rsquo;ll need to adjust a few settings: first, set your Siri request language to US English under the Apple Intelligence &amp; Siri settings in the Settings app. Then, go to Language &amp; Region settings to set English (US) as your primary language. Once these changes are made, you can return to the Apple Intelligence &amp; Siri settings to activate it. Notably, Apple Intelligence is still in its Beta phase.
Previously, users were required to join a waitlist before activating Apple Intelligence. Fortunately, the wait time proved shorter than expected, which is certainly a positive update.
What Are Their New Features?
1) Write Better With Their Writing Tools
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During Apple's announcement event, the company introduced its AI suite, which features a comprehensive Writing Tool that is seamlessly integrated across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
This Writing Tool assists users in refining their language by offering options to rewrite text and adjust the tone to make it more professional, concise, or friendly. Additionally, it provides editing suggestions along with explanations for each change.
Moreover, the tool can proofread your writing, checking for grammar, word choice, and sentence structure. If your text feels overly lengthy, the Writing Tool can summarize it into a more digestible format, such as a concise paragraph, table, list, or key points in bullet form.
2) Reduce Distractions While Staying In The Know
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We often wish to silence notifications while still staying informed about important updates. Apple Intelligence addresses this by summarizing lengthy or cluttered notifications, displaying only the essential details on the lock screen. This feature is particularly helpful during active group chats, as it minimizes distractions while ensuring users are aware of significant messages. Additionally, users can enable the new Focus mode to further reduce interruptions, allowing only notifications that require immediate attention to appear.
Apple Intelligence has also been integrated into Apple&rsquo;s Mail app through the Priority Messages feature. This new section, located at the top of the inbox, highlights the most urgent emails&mdash;like same-day lunch invitations or boarding passes&mdash;without the need to open them. For longer email threads, users can tap or click the Summarize feature to access crucial details. The Smart Reply function offers quick response suggestions and can even identify questions within emails to ensure that all inquiries are addressed.
Moreover, Apple&rsquo;s Notes and Phone apps now include the ability to record, transcribe, and summarize audio. During a call, participants will be notified when the recording begins. Once the call concludes, Apple Intelligence will generate a summary of the key points discussed, making it easier to review important information.
3) Smarter Photos Spp With Natural Language Search And Clean Up 
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Apple has seamlessly integrated its AI capabilities into the Photos app, introducing a natural language search feature that allows users to find images by simply describing them. For example, you can search for phrases like &ldquo;Daniel tying his white Vans on a stool.&rdquo; This functionality extends to videos as well, enabling users to locate specific moments within a video by searching for relevant keywords.
If you often find yourself dealing with photobombers in your selfies, Apple has you covered with the new Clean Up feature. This tool not only lets you remove unwanted people from your photos but also allows for the removal of other distracting objects. Similar features have recently been introduced in various AI-enabled Android phones.
Additionally, the Memories feature offers a creative twist: you can generate a movie by simply typing a description. Apple will automatically select the best photos and videos that match your input, crafting a cohesive storyline with chapters based on the themes identified in your media, and arranging them into a polished movie.
4) Siri Is Now Smarter 
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One of the standout features from the recent announcements regarding Apple Intelligence is the revamped Siri, which now boasts a sleek design reminiscent of Samsung's Edge Lighting with its glowing light effect.
Beyond its aesthetic update, Siri has significantly improved its language comprehension abilities, allowing it to understand users even when they hesitate or fumble over their words. This enhanced capability enables Siri to maintain context between requests, making interactions more fluid and intuitive.
Additionally, Siri can assist users with questions related to features and settings of Apple products, providing valuable support for those who may not be as familiar with their devices. For example, you can ask Siri for step-by-step guidance on how to record your screen or share your Wi-Fi password with visitors, making it a practical tool for everyday use.
More AI Features With Language Support Coming Later In December 2024
Apple has announced that the initial features rolled out with Apple Intelligence are just the beginning, with plans to introduce additional functionalities starting in December 2024. Among these new features is the ability to create a unique Genmoji simply by typing a description. Users can also personalize their Genmoji using photos of friends or family members.
Later this year, Apple will launch Image Playground, Image Wand, and enhanced features for Writing Tools. This will allow users to specify changes they wish to make to their text, such as transforming a dinner party invitation into a poetic format or adding more dynamic word choices to a r&eacute;sum&eacute;. Users will also have the opportunity to learn more about objects and places by utilizing the camera on their iPhone 16 and its Camera Control button.
As mentioned earlier, Apple Intelligence is currently only available in US English. However, the company plans to introduce localized English support for countries including Australia, Canada, Ireland, the UK, and more by the end of 2024. &nbsp;Additionally, support for other languages, such as Chinese English (India), English (Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, and others, will begin in April 2025.
Supported devices for Apple Intelligence include:
<ul>
<li>iPhone 16</li>
<li>iPhone 16 Plus</li>
<li>iPhone 16 Pro</li>
<li>iPhone 16 Pro Max</li>
<li>iPhone 15 Pro</li>
<li>iPhone 15 Pro Max</li>
<li>iPad with A17 Pro or M1 and later</li>
<li>Mac with M1 and later</li>
</ul>
It seems that AI is increasingly becoming an integral part of our daily lives. However, if you're not considering Apple Intelligence, there's no need to adjust your device's language settings just yet. Unfortunately, it appears that older iPhone models, including the iPhone 14 series and earlier, won't receive support for this feature. Nevertheless, let&rsquo;s remain optimistic that future updates might change that!
What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments. 
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*Sources: Visual and Reference Credits to Social Media &amp; various cross-references for context.
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If you’re eager to try it out, you’ll need to change your language settings to access the beta.

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Apple Intelligence Is Now Available For iOS 18 Users In Malaysia!

Apple Intelligence Is Now Available For iOS 18 Users In Malaysia!

If you’re eager to try it out, you’ll need to change your language settings to access the beta.

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