Expected for several months in France, Apple Intelligence’s beta is finally available. We explain how to install it before the official release scheduled for April.
Apple Intelligence may be at the center of the new iPhone 16, Apple’s artificial intelligence solution is not yet available in Europe. Officially released with the iOS 18.1 update, Apple Intelligence will not be offered on our iphone that from April 2025 according to the firm.
It is however possible to take advantage of Apple Intelligence on the beta version of iOS 18.4 which is available for developers and users who want to experience in preview. We detail you as proceed.
Apple Intelligence is more or less already present on your iPhone if you are located in Europe. To make it appear, your iPhone should have the latest updates and in particular the 18.1 version released in October 2024.
By going to your iPhone settings, you should find a part entitled “Apple Intelligence and Siri”. If you are a resident of the EU, this part should disappoint you since Apple Intelligence is not yet available and it is only the menu already ready for its deployment in April 2025.
To be able to use Apple Intelligence in Europe, you must first:
- Have a compatible device, namely an iPhone 15 Pro / iPhone 15 Pro Max or an iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro or 16 Pro Max.
- Go to the official Apple website to register for the Beta versions program By clicking here.
- Use your Apple ID on the site and select the beta for the iPhone with the “iOS” section.
- Then take your iPhone and open the “Settings” application and the “General”> “software update” section.
- You should find the “beta updates” option where you will find the public beta of iOS 18 that you will have to select.
- Go back to the “software update” screen to find a new update for your iPhone. By performing it, you should have the latest beta version of iOS 18 and access to Apple Intelligence.
To take advantage of Apple Intelligence on iPad, the method is exactly the same. However, you will have to have an iPad compatible with Apple’s IA solution and the iPados 18.1 update. The iPads compatible with Apple Intelligence are as follows:
- iPad Pro 11 ″ and 12.9 “(2021)
- 13 ″ iPad Pro M4 (2024)
- iPad Air 10.9 ″ (2022)
- iPad Air 11 and 13 ″ (2024)
- iPad mini (2024)
Unlike the iPad and the iPhone, the Mac is not considered a monopoly apparatus and regulated by the European DMA which prevents the deployment of Apple Intelligence in Europe. However, it will be necessary to pass your Mac computer in the English language since Apple Intelligence is, for the time being, only available in this language!
To do this, go to “System settings” on your Mac and in the “General” tab to find the “Language and Region” section and go to English. Do not forget to pass this language in the main language to be able to take advantage of Apple Intelligence.
Then go back to the settings and you will observe that Siri now has an Apple Intelligence option. Take the opportunity to change your language in English and you can then reach the waiting list to enjoy the artificial intelligence of the firm.
What are the Apple Intelligence features already available?
Apple Intelligence is gradually unfolding in the world. All the features announced during the September Keynote are not yet available, but it is already possible to:
- Rewrite your texts by adjusting the tone (professional, concise or friendly) or by checking grammar, the choice of words and syntax.
- An improved SIRI notably thanks to Chatgpt.
“Siri Apple Intelligence”
- A new “Playground” application to create images and new emoji.
- The correction of your photos with deletion of an object or an unwanted person on your cliché.
- The summary of your emails with priority by the most urgent emails. The “smart answer” option also provides suggestions for quick responses to identified emails.
- Summarizes and sorts notifications.
Other features for Apple Intelligence will be available in the coming months. The European version of Apple Intelligence will be available in April 2025 if the firm does not change its plans by then.