Highlights
- Apple Intelligence will support nine new languages starting in April.
- The new languages include French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Vietnamese.
- The service is currently available in specific regions and requires devices running iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, or macOS Sequoia 15.2 or later.
- Apple Intelligence offers AI-powered features like Genmoji, Image Playground & Image Wand, Writing Tools, Clean Up in Photos, Natural Language Search and Smart Reply & Summaries.
Apple introduced Apple Intelligence last September with the iPhone 16 series but until now, it has only supported English in most regions. The Cupertino Giant did confirm that it is working on more language support and now we have a confirmation that the same will happen in April.
During Apple’s Q4 2024 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook announced that Apple Intelligence will support more languages starting in April. He said, “In April, we’re bringing Apple Intelligence to more languages, including French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese, as well as localised English to Singapore and India.”
Interestingly, Apple’s support page also mentions Vietnamese bringing the total to nine new languages. The update will roll out through a software update.
Apple Intelligence is currently available in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa. To use it, your device must be running iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2 or macOS Sequoia 15.2 or later.
How to Get Apple Intelligence?
Apple Intelligence is a personal AI system designed to help users communicate, work and express themselves while keeping privacy in focus.
To use it, users will have to follow the following steps –
- Update your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to the latest software version.
- Make sure your device language and Siri language are set to a supported language.
- Keep your device connected to Wi-Fi and a power source while models download.
- You can enable Apple Intelligence manually by going to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri > Turn on Apple Intelligence.
Which Devices Support Apple Intelligence?
Apple Intelligence works on –
- iPhone 16 series, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPads with A17 Pro or M1 and later
- Macs with M1 or later
It also requires iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, or macOS Sequoia 15.1, and at least 7GB of storage.
Apple Intelligence Features
Apple Intelligence brings AI-powered features across Apple apps and experiences including the following –
- Genmoji – AI-generated emojis
- Image Playground & Image Wand – AI-powered image tools
- Writing Tools – Helps refine and summarize text
- Clean Up in Photos – Removes unwanted objects from images
- Natural Language Search in Photos – Find pictures easily with AI
- Smart Reply & Summaries in Mail and Messages – AI-generated responses
- Siri Upgrades – More natural voice, better request handling, and ChatGPT integration
More features are expected to roll out in the coming months. With this language update, Apple Intelligence is set to become even more useful for a global audience.
FAQs
Q1. When will Apple Intelligence start supporting more languages?
Answer. Starting in April, Apple Intelligence will support nine new languages, including French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Vietnamese.
Q2. In which regions is Apple Intelligence currently available?
Answer. Apple Intelligence is currently available in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Q3. What are the requirements to use Apple Intelligence?
Answer. To use Apple Intelligence, your device must be running iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, or macOS Sequoia 15.2 or later, and have at least 7GB of storage.
Q4. What devices support Apple Intelligence?
Answer. Apple Intelligence works on iPhone 16 series, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPads with A17 Pro or M1 and later, and Macs with M1 or later.
Q5. What are some key features of Apple Intelligence?
Answer. Key features include Genmoji, Image Playground & Image Wand, Writing Tools, Clean Up in Photos, Natural Language Search, and Smart Reply & Summaries.
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