Apple’s rollout of Intelligence has been slow yet steady since its debut at WWDC this year, with the latest developer betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia being released today. These updates bring anticipated features like Genmoji, Image Playground, Visual Intelligence, and ChatGPT integration for preview software users, as well as Image Wand for iPads and additional writing tools. The stable release of iOS 18.1 to the public next week will introduce features such as writing tools, notification summaries, and Apple’s hearing test to a wider audience for the first time. The update marks a significant step in making Apple Intelligence more accessible to non-beta users, as it has been a headline feature of the devices launched this year. Genmoji, which allows for custom emoji creation, is being introduced, along with an API for third-party apps to render Genmoji. Other features like Image Playground and Image Wand are also included in today’s updates, offering users enhanced visual and creative tools. Siri and Writing Tools will be integrated with ChatGPT, giving users the option to utilize OpenAI’s tools for generating itineraries, workout routines, and meal plans. Visual Intelligence will be available for iPhone 16 series owners running the developer beta, allowing for real-time information retrieval from the camera. Overall, Apple is bringing Intelligence features to a wider range of users, with compatibility extending to the iPhone 15 Pro and newer models or M-series iPads and MacBooks.
