iOS 18.3 automatically enables Apple Intelligence for users

Apple Intelligence is enabled by default in iOS 18.3
For users new or upgrading to macOS 18.3, Apple Intelligence will be enabled automatically during Mac onboarding. Users will have access to Apple Intelligence features after setti
Apple Intelligence will be automatically switched on for iOS 18.3
If you're on the fence about Apple Intelligence features on your iPhone, just know they'll be automatically installed with the next iOS update. According to Apple's beta developer notes, Apple Intelligence will automatically be switched on when you install iOS 18.
iOS 18.3 automatically enables Apple Intelligence for users, requires opt-out to disable
Apple Intelligence is being enabled by default starting in iOS 18.3, a big change that shows Apple’s confidence in the AI features.
iOS 18.3 Update to Enable Apple Intelligence on Supported Devices by Default
Apple said that the AI features will be turned on by default during the iPhone onboarding process while updating to iOS 18.3.
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Apple Intelligence backs features like AI notification summaries, Image Playground, and tools that can rewrite chunks of text running on your device. Just recently, iOS 18.3 beta
Apple Intelligence Now Default On iPhones With iOS 18.3; Includes New Visual Intelligence Feature
In addition, Apple introduces Visual Intelligence, which works similarly to Google Lens but with extra functionality. By pointing your iPhone’s camera at an object, you can ask Siri questions about it, providing instant context or answers about things like landmarks, plants, or everyday items.
Apple Intelligence, previously opt-in by default, enabled automatically in iOS 18.3
Apple Intelligence will only be enabled by default for hardware that supports it. For the iPhone, that's just the iPhone 15 Pro series, iPhone 16 series, and iPhone 16 Pro series. It goes further back on the iPad and Mac—Apple Intelligence works on any model with an M1 processor or newer.
Apple Intelligence is enabled by default in iOS 18.3 and macOS 15.3
Macworld From its introduction in iOS 18.1, Apple Intelligence has been an opt-in feature. Users had to decide to enable it, with Apple even going so far as to put people on a waiting list before they could use it.
macOS Sequoia 15.3 and iOS 18.3 Enable Apple Intelligence Automatically
When installing macOS Sequoia 15.3, iOS 18.3, or iPadOS 18.3, Apple Intelligence will be turned on automatically on compatible devices, Apple says
Apple Intelligence turned on by default in upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.3, iOS 18.3
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