After a long wait, Apple Intelligence eventually got the light of the day with the release of the iOS 18.1 developer beta. Touted to be a notable challenger to Google Gemini and OpenAI ChatGPT, Apple’s artificial intelligence might still be in the nascent but it does have the potential to carve its own name. So, if you are willing to take Apple’s AI for a spin, follow along to learn how to install iOS 18.1 beta to get early Apple Intelligence access.
Download & Install iOS 18.1 Beta to Get Apple Intelligence
Before moving ahead, let’s tick off the pivotal requirement:
Is Your Device Compatible with Apple Intelligence?
Note that Apple Intelligence is limited to the latest iDevices. Therefore, ensure that your device is compatible with this new add-on.
Apple Intelligence-Supported iPhone Models:
- iPhone 15 Pro (A17 Pro)
- iPhone 15 Pro Max (A17 Pro)
Apple Intelligence-Supported iPad Models
- iPad Pro M1 and later
- iPad Air M1 and later
Apple Intelligence-Supported Mac Models
- MacBook Air M1 and later
- MacBook Pro M1 and later
- iMac M1 and later
- Mac mini M1 and later
- Mac Studio M1 Max and later
- Mac Pro M2 Ultra and later
As of now, Apple Intelligence supports only US English. However, it’s expected to work with more languages in the future.
Download and Install iOS 18.1/iPadOS 18.1 Beta on Your iPhone or iPad
- Once you have taken care of the basics, launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Now, tap on General and select Software Update.
- Next, choose the Beta Updates option.
- After that, choose the iOS 18.1 developer beta and hit the Back button at the top.
- Then, wait for a few seconds to allow the device to check for updates.
- Next up, download and install the iOS 18.1 developer beta as usual.
Join the Apple Intelligence Waitlist on Your iPhone and iPad
- After you have successfully updated the software, go to the Settings app and choose Apple Intelligence & Siri option.
- Hit the “Join the Apple Intelligence Waitlist” at the top and confirm the action.
And there you have it! From letting you create custom emojis to remove objects from photos to write emails to transcribe phone calls, Apple Intelligence has got the tools to prove to be a decent assistant. Though it would be pretty interesting to see how well it is able to fight out the stiff competition from far superior rivals like Copilot, Gemini, and ChatGPT.
While the partnership with ChatGPT has ensured that iPhone owners will be able to get the most out of the leading AI chatbot, a good many people (including me) would not trust OpenAI’s chatbot beyond a certain point due to privacy concerns. So, the sooner Apple reduces its reliance on third-party AI chatbots, the better it is for loyal users.
