Apple's highly anticipated AI feature suite, Apple Intelligence, is set to reach iPhone and iPad users in the EU in April. The new AI tools, rolled out in the US earlier this year, bring powerful capabilities designed to enhance productivity and engagement across Apple's devices. This major update, announced by Apple's Irish newsroom, is expected to transform how EU users interact with their devices by directly integrating cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools into iOS.
A look at the new AI tools arriving in the EU
Once Apple Intelligence lands on your device, you'll access tools like Writing Tools, Genmoji, a redesigned Siri with improved language understanding, and ChatGPT integration, all tailored to make your iPhone and iPad even more intuitive and helpful in daily tasks. With Writing Tools, you can streamline note-taking, emails, and messages with auto-suggestions and real-time editing powered by Apple's AI. Genmoji introduces a new, AI-enhanced way to create personalised emojis, capturing facial expressions and emotions like never before, allowing you to add a personal touch to your messages.
Meanwhile, Siri's redesign is intended to make conversations more natural and meaningful, with the AI assistant responding to questions and tasks with greater depth and accuracy. Adding ChatGPT to Siri further enhances its capabilities, enabling it to answer complex questions, generate content, and assist with more detailed queries. These features have already received positive feedback from US users, and Apple fans across the EU will soon experience the same upgraded interaction on their devices.
EU users can test Apple Intelligence on macOS Sequoia
While Apple Intelligence's full range of features won't hit iPhones and iPads in the EU until April, you don't have to wait to experience it. Mac users in the EU can already access initial Apple Intelligence features through the macOS Sequoia 15.1 update. This early release includes AI-powered writing tools that assist with email summaries in Mail, making it easier to keep up with messages at a glance. Siri's AI enhancements are also live, giving users a taste of what's to come on iOS.
These Mac features preview the broader AI suite for mobile devices, allowing EU users a head start with Apple Intelligence on their computers. Adding AI-powered tools to macOS is part of Apple's broader strategy to ensure its intelligence software reaches users on mobile and desktop platforms, setting the stage for a more connected experience across all Apple devices.
Global launch of Apple Intelligence expands this December
The global expansion of Apple Intelligence doesn't stop at the EU. In December, Apple plans to launch the AI suite in localised English for users in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK. These markets will likely see the AI tools arrive with the iOS 18.2 update, which is also expected to roll out new Apple Intelligence features across devices. This broader launch signifies Apple's commitment to integrating AI across its ecosystems worldwide, ensuring users in key markets can benefit from the latest technological advancements.
With the release of Apple Intelligence in multiple countries, users can look forward to a unified and streamlined AI experience. The expansion aligns with Apple's continued focus on enhancing user experience through its smart, intuitive software.
As Apple Intelligence expands its global reach, the excitement around its capabilities continues to grow. Whether you're using the tools on a Mac or soon on your iPhone or iPad, Apple's AI enhancements are designed to make daily tasks simpler and more efficient, giving you more freedom to focus on what matters.
