Apple Intelligence facts for kids
Apple Intelligence is a smart new system from Apple Inc.. It uses artificial intelligence (AI) to make your Apple devices even smarter. This system was announced on June 10, 2024, at a big event called WWDC 2024.
It works with the latest Apple software. This includes iOS 18 for iPhones, iPadOS 18 for iPads, and macOS Sequoia for Mac computers. Apple Intelligence also works with ChatGPT from OpenAI. This means Siri can sometimes use ChatGPT to help answer tricky questions.
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How Apple Intelligence Was Made
Starting Smart Ideas
Apple has been working on making its devices smarter for a long time. In October 2015, Apple bought a company called Perceptio. This company was good at making AI work directly on devices. Apple likes to keep its new projects a secret. This helps them surprise everyone when they announce something new.
What Devices Can Use Apple Intelligence?
Apple Intelligence needs powerful devices to work. It uses a special chip called Apple silicon (M-series or A17 Pro).
Mac Computers
All Mac computers with an M-series Apple silicon chip can use Apple Intelligence. They need to be running macOS Sequoia. This includes:
- MacBook Air (M1, 2020) or newer
- MacBook Pro (M1, 2020) or newer
- Mac mini (M1, 2020) or newer
- Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
- Mac Studio (M1 Pro, 2022) or newer
- iMac (M1, 2021) or newer
iPads
All iPads with an M-series Apple silicon chip can use Apple Intelligence. They need to be running iPadOS 18. This includes:
- iPad Air (M1, 5th generation) or newer
- iPad Pro (M1, 5th generation) or newer
iPhones
Only iPhones with the A17 Pro chip or newer can use Apple Intelligence. They need to be running iOS 18. This includes:
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
