Apple has officially announced that Apple Intelligence is coming to India, marking a major expansion of its AI capabilities in the country. The company's latest statement confirms that Apple Intelligence will soon support additional languages, including French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese, along with localized English for Singapore and India. This marks a significant milestone in Apple’s efforts to make its AI-powered features more accessible across different regions and languages.
The rollout of these new language options will be part of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4, which are scheduled for release in April 2025. Additionally, Apple has stated that developers can begin testing these updates immediately, allowing them to explore and integrate Apple Intelligence’s advanced AI functionalities ahead of the official launch.
This announcement follows Apple CEO Tim Cook’s recent confirmation that the company’s AI-powered suite, Apple Intelligence, will debut in India in April. Up until now, Apple Intelligence has been available only in select regions, but this expansion marks a significant step toward bringing Apple’s cutting-edge AI-driven ecosystem to a wider audience, including Indian users who have been eagerly awaiting these features.
Apple Intelligence: What It Brings to Indian Users
Apple Intelligence is designed to enhance user experience by integrating advanced AI capabilities into daily tasks. Some of its key features include:
- Smarter Siri: Siri will become more conversational and context-aware, allowing users to have natural, back-and-forth interactions without needing to repeat commands.
- AI-Powered Writing Tools: Apple Intelligence will introduce advanced text generation, rewriting, summarization, and proofreading capabilities across apps like Mail, Notes, and Messages.
- Clean Up Tool in Photos: This tool will allow users to remove unwanted objects from images seamlessly, enhancing their photo-editing experience.
- Genmoji and Custom Image Generation: Apple Intelligence will introduce AI-powered emoji generation based on user prompts, along with tools to create custom images.
- Advanced Search and Context Awareness: With Apple Intelligence, apps will offer more accurate and context-sensitive search results, making it easier for users to find information.
How Indian Users Can Access Apple Intelligence Early
While Apple Intelligence will be available in localized English for India, it is not yet enabled in Indian English settings by default. However, users in India who want to access these AI-powered features before the official rollout can follow these steps:
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Change the device’s default language setting:
- Go to Settings > General > Language & Region
- Set the Primary Language to English (US) or any other supported language.
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Adjust Siri and Apple Intelligence settings:
- Navigate to Settings > Apple Intelligence and Siri > Language
- Select English (US) or another compatible language.
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Join the Apple Intelligence waitlist:
- After updating the settings, Apple will prompt users to join a waitlist for Apple Intelligence access.
- Once enrolled, users will receive a notification within a few hours or days, informing them that the local AI model has been downloaded to their device and is ready to use.
The Future of Apple Intelligence in India
With Apple Intelligence set to launch in India, iPhone, iPad, and Mac users can expect a more intuitive, AI-driven experience that enhances their productivity and daily interactions. As Apple continues to refine and expand its AI ecosystem, Indian users will be at the forefront of this technological transformation, benefiting from a suite of tools designed to make their digital experience more efficient and personalized.
The arrival of Apple Intelligence in India is not just a software update—it represents Apple’s commitment to integrating artificial intelligence into everyday life, ensuring that its devices remain at the cutting edge of innovation. The upcoming iOS 18.4 update will bring a wave of exciting new AI-powered features, making Apple devices more powerful and intuitive than ever before.
