At this year’s WWDC 2024 conference, Apple announced features based on artificial intelligence, dubbed Apple Intelligence. Although iOS 18 will be presented tomorrow at Apple’s It’s Glowtime event, many AI features, such as the unique emoji generator Genmoji, will not be available in this version of the operating system.
According to Bloomberg, Apple will delay the deployment of many AI features until the release of the iOS 18.2 update. Such features include the Image Playground tool for generating images from text descriptions and Genmoji for creating unique emoji from text suggestions. They will become available in beta versions of the OS for developers earlier, but ordinary users will probably have to wait until December.
Initial Features and Future Updates
At the time of the iOS 18 launch, users will have access to the Photo Clean Up feature and several tools for interacting with text. However, the widely advertised integration of ChatGPT with the Siri voice assistant will not appear until 2025. We’ll keep you updated on any changes to this timeline as more information becomes available.
It is worth noting that iPhone owners in the European Union will have to wait longer than others for the Apple Intelligence features to appear. In June of this year, Apple announced that it would not roll out AI features on iPhones in the region due to the need to comply with the Digital Markets Act. However, it is possible that Apple Intelligence tools will eventually be available worldwide.
The phased rollout of Apple Intelligence features reflects the company’s cautious approach to implementing AI technology in its products. While some users may be disappointed by the delays, this strategy allows Apple to refine and optimize these features before making them widely available.
As the tech industry continues to embrace AI, Apple’s measured approach stands in contrast to some competitors who have rushed to market with AI features. This deliberate strategy may help ensure that when Apple Intelligence features do arrive, they meet the high standards users have come to expect from the company.
The delay also gives developers more time to familiarize themselves with the new AI capabilities and potentially create innovative applications that leverage these tools. This could lead to a richer ecosystem of AI-enhanced apps when the features are fully deployed.
While the wait for some of the more advanced AI features may be longer than initially anticipated, the gradual introduction of Apple Intelligence aligns with the company’s reputation for prioritizing user experience and system stability. As we approach the launch of iOS 18, users can look forward to experiencing the initial set of AI enhancements, with the promise of more substantial updates in the coming months, notes NIXsolutions.
We’ll continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on the rollout of Apple Intelligence features as they become available. Stay tuned for more information following the It’s Glowtime event and subsequent iOS 18 release.