In a surprise move, Apple has announced the postponement of the launch of its much-anticipated artificial intelligence features, called Apple Intelligence, which were scheduled to come with iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. This delay comes as part of the company's efforts to provide a smooth and bug-free user experience.
Apple has decided to postpone the launch of AI features to upcoming updates in October, giving it more time to improve performance and resolve any issues that may arise. This decision comes after the release of several beta versions of the two operating systems, where tests showed that more work is needed to integrate AI features seamlessly into the user experience.
Why was the launch of Apple Intelligence delayed?
- Focus on stability: Apple strives to deliver a smooth and crash-free user experience, so delaying the launch ensures that AI features are fully ready.
- Developer support: Apple will give developers early access to AI features through beta versions, helping them develop apps compatible with these new features.
- Hardware Integration: Apple needs to ensure that AI features work seamlessly with current and upcoming iPhones and iPads.
What are the new Apple Intelligence features?
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Apple Intelligence features include a wide range of new features, including:
- Text Summarization: Automatically summarize articles and audio notes.
- Automated writing: Helping users write texts and articles.
- Improved Siri: Improved Siri's voice assistant capabilities.
- ChatGPT Integration: Integrate advanced ChatGPT capabilities into the operating system.
When will the AI features be released?
- October 2024: The first set of Apple Intelligence features launches.
- Late 2024-early 2025: The rest of the features will be gradually released.
The impact of the delay on iPhone 16 sales
These delays are expected to affect some iPhone 16 models, as these features may not come pre-installed on these devices. However, these features will be available through later updates.