How to Try Apple Intelligence Right Now --[Reported by Umva mag]

Back in July, we learned Apple Intelligence, Apple's brand-name for its generative AI features, would not be shipping with iOS 18 after all, and would instead arrive with the launch of iOS 18.1. While Apple won't officially roll out Apple Intelligence until sometime later this fall, that doesn't mean these AI features will be totally absent until then. In fact, you can try them out right now—with some big caveats.

On Thursday, Apple dropped the first public beta for iOS 18.1, following nearly two months of testing for the iOS 18.1 developer beta. While accessing the latter used to cost $99 per year, in recent years, Apple has opened up the developer beta to anyone interested, meaning anyone cns install the iOS 18.1 developer beta on their iPhone, even if they're not an iOS developer. That said, the developer beta is released before it is finished, which puts you at greater risk of bugs and instabilities Apple hasn't been able to patch yet.

If you're interested in beta testing these AI features, but were scared off by the risk of using a developer beta, waiting for the public beta may be more your speed—and now it's here.

Apple Intelligence is not here for everyone

Some caveats: Apple Intelligence is only available on iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, the iPhone 16 series, or iPads and Macs with an M1 chip or newer. If you have an iPhone 15 or older, or a device without the M-series chip, you're out of luck. In addition, installing the iOS 18.1 beta isn't enough to access Apple Intelligence.

As you might expect, this version of Apple Intelligence is in its initial stages of testing, which means it won't come with all the features Apple advertised earlier this year. While features like Genmoji, Image Playground, and ChatGPT integration aren't live yet, some key features are. If you install the update, you'll be able to try Apple's AI writing tools, new AI features in apps like Mail and Photos, some AI upgrades to Siri, as well as Clean Up, Apple's version of Magic Eraser.

It's also important to note that because iOS 18.1 is in beta, it's risky to install on your device right now. Beta software is in testing, and unfinished, which means there could be bugs and other issues that would interfere with your normal device use—basically, whether you're using the developer beta or the public beta, it's still a beta. If you don't have a spare Apple device to install betas on, make sure to back up your iPhone or iPad first if you choose to install iOS 18.1.

Installing Apple Intelligence on your iPhone

How to install the public beta

If you haven't done so yet, log into beta.apple.com with the Apple ID associated with your iPhone. Assuming you have a compatible iPhone or iPad, open Settings, then head to General > Software Update. Allow the page to load a moment, then choose Beta Updates. Here, choose iOS 18 Public Beta, then hit Back. Once this page loads again, you should see iOS 18.1 Beta. From here, hit Update Now, then follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.

How to install the developer beta

If you'd prefer to be on the beta's cutting edge, you could try the developer beta instead. First, you may need to log into https://developer.apple.com with the Apple ID associated with your iPhone. Then, assuming you have a compatible iPhone or iPad, open Settings > General > Software Update. When available, choose Beta Updates, then tap iOS 18 Developer Beta. Tap Back, then, after a moment, you should see iOS 18.1 Beta. Tap Update Now, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the update.

How to access and join the Apple Intelligence waitlist

Once you're running iOS 18.1, head back to Settings. You should now have an Apple Intelligence option. Tap this, choose Join the Apple Intelligence Waitlist, then hit Join Waitlist on the pop-up. There's no set time for how long Apple keeps you on the waitlist: You could be approved instantly, or it may take about 30 minutes.

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