Apple Intelligence AI rollout starts today with release of iOS 18.1 [Video]

Apple Intelligence has finally arrived. 

Apple devices got a little bit smarter on Monday when the tech giant officially released its first Apple Intelligence features in the U.S. through its iOS 18.1 software. The tech giant is rolling out new, AI-powered tools in a phased approach, and a number of AI-enabled features it has touted are still not available. 

Apple Intelligence features released Monday include improvements to Siri, which has a more “natural-sounding voice” and improved conversational skills. Other AI-powered features include new writing and summary tools, and enhanced photo-editing capabilities. 

There will be a longer wait for other AI features such as Genmoji, or the ability for users to create their own emojis, ChatGPT integration on Apple devices, and more. Some tech experts said users might even be underwhelmed what iOS 18.1 currently has to offer in terms of AI capabilities. 

“I would say if you download it and …