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As previously rumored, developer betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1 were released today, and they include the first opportunity to try out Apple Intelligence, the company’s suite of generative AI features.
Apple Intelligence was initially announced for iOS 18, but is expected to be released to the public this fall. Typically, Apple also releases public betas (developer betas require a developer account) for new OS updates, but hasn’t released any details at this time.
The beta doesn’t include all of Apple Intelligence’s features. It does include writing tools, like the ability to rewrite, proofread, and summarize text across the OS in first-party and most third-party apps. It also includes new Siri features, like the ability to seamlessly switch between speech and typing, follow up when you’re at a loss for words, and maintain context from one request to the next (but it doesn’t include ChatGPT integration, which Apple says will come at a later date).
New natural language search capabilities, support for creating memory movies, transcription summaries, and several new email features will also be available.
Developers who download the beta can request access to Apple Intelligence features by going to the Settings app, tapping “Apple Intelligence & Siri,” and tapping “Join the Apple Intelligence Waitlist.” The waitlist exists because some features put strain on Apple’s servers, and staggering access is intended to avoid server issues when developers try them out for the first time.