Apple's AI Features Delayed in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Initial Release

Apple Intelligence to Miss Initial Launch of Upcoming iOS 18 Overhaul

(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc.'s upcoming artificial intelligence features will arrive later than anticipated, missing the initial launch of its upcoming iPhone and iPad software overhauls but giving the company more time to fix bugs. The company is planning to begin rolling out Apple Intelligence to customers as part of software updates coming by October, according to people with knowledge of the matter. That means the AI features will arrive a few weeks after the initial iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 releases planned for September, said the people, who declined to be identified discussing unannounced release details. Still, the iPhone maker is planning to make Apple Intelligence available to software developers for the first time for early testing as soon as this week via iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 betas, they added. The strategy is atypical as the company doesn't usually release previews of follow-up updates until around the time the initial version of the new software generation is released publicly. The stakes are higher than usual. In order to ensure a smooth consumer release of its big bet on AI, Apple needs support from developers to help iron out issues and test features on a wider scale. Concerns over the stability of Apple Intelligence features, in part, led the company to split the features from the initial launch of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Apple announced the new features and operating systems in June at its Worldwide Developers Conference, saying Apple Intelligence would debut as part of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. The new timing means the AI capabilities won't be widely launched until a subsequent update to the new operating system. An Apple spokesperson declined to comment. The tech giant launched a fourth beta of iOS 18.0 to developers last week and is aiming to complete development by the end of July. When Apple introduces new iPhones each September, the company includes the accompanying new software. That necessitates finishing the operating system several weeks earlier so there is time to install the software on the devices before shipping them out of the factory. The release plan for Apple Intelligence presents the possibility that the first iPhone 16 models shipped to consumers this year will lack the new AI features and require a software update weeks later. Apple Intelligence includes a range of features, including prioritization of key notifications, web page and voice note summaries, tools to improve writing, a revamp to Siri and integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT. Even when Apple Intelligence launches with iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, it will be missing some features. That includes some of the most significant changes to Siri, such as the ability to use on-device data to help field queries and for the system to use what is on a person's screen to provide context for answers. The company is planning to roll out its full set of Apple Intelligence features via multiple updates to iOS 18 across the end of 2024 and through the first half of 2025, Bloomberg News has reported. Beyond the iPhone and iPad, Apple Intelligence will come to its Mac computers with in-house Apple chips as part of macOS Sequoia. It's also in development for the Vision Pro, but a release for that device isn't planned until later. The technology giant is betting on Apple Intelligence to help compete in the generative AI space that has taken the world by storm and upended both businesses and consumer devices over the past year. By limiting support to the iPhone 15 Pro from last year and the upcoming iPhone 16 line, Apple also believes the new features could help sell new iPhones this year. The iPhone 16 line will have little in the way of design changes so software-related enhancements -- in addition to a new button for controlling the camera and a faster chip -- will do the heavy lifting to sell the new models.

Apple delays highly-touted AI features until after initial iPhone,...

Apple's upcoming artificial intelligence features will arrive later than anticipated and will miss the initial launch of upcoming iPhone and iPad software overhauls, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday. The iPhone maker is planning to begin rolling out Apple Intelligence to customers as part of software updates coming by October, the report added, citing people familiar with the matter. AI features will arrive a few weeks after the initial iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 releases planned for September, Bloomberg said. Apple is planning to make Apple Intelligence available to software developers for the first time for early testing as soon as this week via iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 betas, the report added. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside regular business hours. In June, Apple underscored its AI push with a slew of new features and software enhancements for its iPhone and other devices to bolster sagging sales. Apple Intelligence, which uses AI to conjure text, images and other content on command, would be available on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPad and Mac with its M1 chip and later versions. iPhone Mirroring on MacOS Sequoia allows the phone's screen to be viewed and interacted with on Mac computers. The report comes after Apple in late June delayed launching three new artificial intelligence features because landmark European Union tech rules require it to ensure that rival products and services can function with its device.

Apple's new AI features won't be ready for the initial launch of iPhone and iPad software updates

Apple Inc.'s upcoming artificial intelligence features will arrive later than anticipated, missing the initial launch of its upcoming iPhone and iPad software overhauls but giving the company more time to fix bugs. The company is planning to begin rolling out Apple Intelligence to customers as part of software updates coming by October, according to people with knowledge of the matter. That means the AI features will arrive a few weeks after the initial iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 releases planned for September, said the people, who declined to be identified discussing unannounced release details. Still, the iPhone maker is planning to make Apple Intelligence available to software developers for the first time for early testing as soon as this week via iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 betas, they added. The strategy is atypical as the company doesn't usually release previews of follow-up updates until around the time the initial version of the new software generation is released publicly. The stakes are higher than usual. In order to ensure a smooth consumer release of its big bet on AI, Apple needs support from developers to help iron out issues and test features on a wider scale. Concerns over the stability of Apple Intelligence features, in part, led the company to split the features from the initial launch of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Apple announced the new features and operating systems in June at its Worldwide Developers Conference, saying Apple Intelligence would debut as part of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. The new timing means the AI capabilities won't be widely launched until a subsequent update to the new operating system. An Apple spokesperson declined to comment. The tech giant launched a fourth beta of iOS 18.0 to developers last week and is aiming to complete development by the end of July. When Apple introduces new iPhones each September, the company includes the accompanying new software. That necessitates finishing the operating system several weeks earlier so there is time to install the software on the devices before shipping them out of the factory. The release plan for Apple Intelligence presents the possibility that the first iPhone 16 models shipped to consumers this year will lack the new AI features and require a software update weeks later. Apple Intelligence includes a range of features, including prioritization of key notifications, web page and voice note summaries, tools to improve writing, a revamp to Siri and integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT. Even when Apple Intelligence launches with iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, it will be missing some features. That includes some of the most significant changes to Siri, such as the ability to use on-device data to help field queries and for the system to use what is on a person's screen to provide context for answers. The company is planning to roll out its full set of Apple Intelligence features via multiple updates to iOS 18 across the end of 2024 and through the first half of 2025, Bloomberg News has reported. Beyond the iPhone and iPad, Apple Intelligence will come to its Mac computers with in-house Apple chips as part of macOS Sequoia. It's also in development for the Vision Pro, but a release for that device isn't planned until later. The technology giant is betting on Apple Intelligence to help compete in the generative AI space that has taken the world by storm and upended both businesses and consumer devices over the past year. By limiting support to the iPhone 15 Pro from last year and the upcoming iPhone 16 line, Apple also believes the new features could help sell new iPhones this year. The iPhone 16 line will have little in the way of design changes so software-related enhancements -- in addition to a new button for controlling the camera and a faster chip -- will do the heavy lifting to sell the new models.

Apple Intelligence to Miss Initial Launch of Upcoming iOS 18 Overhaul

Apple Inc.'s upcoming artificial intelligence features will arrive later than anticipated, missing the initial launch of its upcoming iPhone and iPad software overhauls but giving the company more time to fix bugs. The company is planning to begin rolling out Apple Intelligence to customers as part of software updates coming by October, according to people with knowledge of the matter. That means the AI features will arrive a few weeks after the initial iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 releases planned for September, said the people, who declined to be identified discussing unannounced release details.

Apple's AI features will not be included in initial launch of iOS 18- Bloomberg By Investing.com

Investing.com-- Apple Inc's (NASDAQ:AAPL) recently unveiled artificial intelligence features will be launched later than anticipated, and will not be included in an initial software update of its flagship iPhone and iPad devices, Bloomberg reported on Sunday. Apple's AI plans- called Apple Intelligence- will miss the initial September releases of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, the Bloomberg report showed. AI features will be released with the firm major update for the software, with iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 in October. Apple also plans to make the AI tools available to developers as soon as this week, the Bloomberg report showed. The company had in June unveiled a slew of new AI-powered features for its flagship devices, as it joined a growing push among major technology firms to lean into AI. Apple Intelligence allows users to generate text, images and is also expected to offer better voice assistant support. Apple Intelligence will be available on the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, the iPad and the Mac with Apple's M1 chip and later. AI is expected to help the firm offset steadily slowing sales of its flagship iPhone, which it has faced for over a year amid increased competition and saturation in the smartphone market.

Apple's artificial intelligence features to be delayed, Bloomberg News reports

July 28 (Reuters) - Apple's upcoming artificial intelligence features will arrive later than anticipated and will miss the initial launch of upcoming iPhone and iPad software overhauls, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday. The iPhone maker is planning to begin rolling out Apple Intelligence to customers as part of software updates coming by October, the report added, citing people familiar with the matter (Reporting by Gursimran Kaur in Bengaluru Editing by Chris Reese)

First iPhone 16 Models May Not Have Apple Intelligence Features As Cupertino Delays AI Integration For iOS 18 Overhaul: Report - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Apple Inc.'s AAPL first iPhone 16 models shipped to consumers this year will possibly not include the new AI features and will require a software update weeks later. What Happened: Apple plans to introduce Apple Intelligence to customers as part of software updates by October, a few weeks after the initial iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 releases planned for September, reported Bloomberg, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Apple intends to make Apple Intelligence available to software developers for early testing as soon as this week via iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 betas. This approach is unusual for Apple, which typically does not release previews of follow-up updates until the initial version of the new software generation is publicly released. See Also: Apple Joins Meta And Google, Pledges Support For Biden's AI Regulations Apple's decision to separate the AI features from the initial launch of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 was driven by concerns over the stability of Apple Intelligence features, the report noted. The company requires support from developers to help resolve issues and test features on a larger scale. Even when Apple Intelligence launches with iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, it will be missing some features. The company plans to roll out its full set of Apple Intelligence features via multiple updates to iOS 18 across the end of 2024 and through the first half of 2025, the report stated. Subscribe to the Benzinga Tech Trends newsletter to get all the latest tech developments delivered to your inbox. Why It Matters: Apple Intelligence includes a range of features, including prioritization of key notifications, web page, and voice note summaries, tools to improve writing, a revamp to Siri, and integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT. Earlier this month, analysts predicted a potential "AI supercycle" for Apple, driven by the iPhone 16's AI features. Reports last week revealed that Apple's market share in China has been declining. The company's latest ranking in the country has dropped from third to sixth place. Meanwhile, previously it was also reported, that the Cupertino, California-based tech giant plans to integrate its A18 chip into its upcoming entry-level iPhones and iPads to run Apple Intelligence. Image Courtesy -- Apple Check out more of Benzinga's Consumer Tech coverage by following this link. Read Next: After Donald Trump's Recent Taiwan Statement Sent Shockwaves, Japan's PM Kishida Reveals New Bill To Boost AI And Chipmaking With Domestic Investment Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs

iPhone 16 could launch without Apple Intelligence - Phandroid

AI and Apple Intelligence was at the forefront of Apple's WWDC event. It is expected that the new AI features will make its debut on the iPhone 16 series. That may no longer be the case, at least not on launch day. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple Intelligence could skip the iPhone 16 at launch. Before you get your pitchforks out, Apple is bringing Apple Intelligence to the iPhone 16, but you might have to wait. The report claims that the new AI features will be rolled out at a later date, possibly in October. The iPhone 16 is expected to launch with iOS 18, which is the latest version of iOS Apple announced at WWDC 2024. However, the key features like Apple Intelligence, will come later. In fact, it is expected that not all Apple Intelligence features could be released this year. We've heard reports that Apple plans to gradually introduce them via software updates towards the later part of 2024. It could even roll into the first half of 2025. This is kind of a bummer. For all the fuss Apple made about AI during their event, it seems that users will have to wait quite a bit before they get to experience it in full. On the other hand, we're also kind of glad Apple isn't rushing it out. Apple has had their fair share of disastrous launches. This includes Siri, which until today is still useless, and the whole Apple Maps fiasco.