iOS 18.1: How to enable Apple Intelligence on iPhone

By Harsh ShivamPublished On Oct 29, 2024

Introduction to Apple Intelligence

Apple has launched Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 for the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPhone 16 series, featuring advanced tools and a revamped Siri.

How to check for updates

To access these features, open the Settings app, tap on General, and select Software Update to download and install any available updates.

Enabling Apple Intelligence

Update your iPhone to iOS 18.1, then go to Settings, tap General, select Language and Region, and set English (US) as your primary language.

Configuring Siri settings

After setting English (US), go back to Settings, tap on Apple Intelligence and Siri, and change the Siri Request Language to English (US).

Notification preferences

Once registered for the waitlist, you will receive a notification when Apple Intelligence is ready, allowing you to choose summarised notification categories.

Additional features and keyboard settings

To use writing assistance tools, change your keyboard language to English (US) and enjoy new features in the Mail, Photos, and Notes apps.