Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1: How to Access AI Features Without Waiting
By ForGeeks Apple is releasing iOS 18.1 next week, which includes new Apple Intelligence features for supported iPhone models. However, users will face a queue to activate these features – access to Apple Intelligence will be granted as seats become available. Here’s how you can speed up the process and be one of the first to test Apple’s AI.
Here’s how you can speed up the process and be one of the first to test Apple’s AI.
How to unlock Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1
The iOS 18.1 update will be available for a wide range of iPhones, but Apple Intelligence only supports the following models:
- All iPhone 16 and 16 Pro versions
- iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max
After installing iOS 18.1, users will have to register in the queue to activate Apple Intelligence. To do so, you’ll need to go to Settings ⇾ Apple Intelligence and Siri and join the waitlist. The wait times depend on overall demand, and while the wait was relatively short in the beta period, the mass launch of iOS 18.1 could extend those wait times.
Apple Intelligence and Siri could be on the waiting list.
How to access Apple Intelligence early
To shorten the wait, you can install the iOS 18.1 RC beta version now. The RC (Release Candidate) version is usually identical to the official release and contains minimal bugs. Installing iOS 18.1 RC through the beta program will allow you to sign up for the Apple Intelligence queue right away and get access before other users who won’t start signing up until next week.
Joining the beta program will also allow you to be the first to test features of future updates, including iOS 18.2 with new AI features like Genmoji.
By joining the beta program, you’ll also be able to be the first to test features of future updates, including iOS 18.2 with new AI capabilities like Genmoji.
