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.
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.
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