Just a few weeks ago, Apple introduced something called “Apple Intelligence” to its public, entering the world of AI formally. This platform is privacy first and is going to arrive in several phases with tools added after each one. The very first phase was out on iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1. While some of the advanced features, like image generation, will roll out later, the initial wave of Apple Intelligence tools is packed with functionalities that could greatly enhance productivity. Here are six top features you should check out.
1. Improve Your Writing Style
These are text tools for Apple Intelligence that make writing a breeze, especially for those who believe writing is time-consuming. This AI can rewrite a text in three different ways: friendly, professional, or concise. You can take any draft of an email, text, or a work document, tap the button of Apple Intelligence, and then select your preferred version. It’s a change in the game for communication at work, especially for clarity and professionalism.
2. Better Proofreading
Apple Intelligence can also surpass the Spell Check and Grammar of its counterparts in macOS and iOS by checking grammar, helping to find better word expressions, and sentence constructions, as it explains why the changes need to be made. Select any text, tap on Apple Intelligence, and choose ‘Proofread’ from the list of Writing Tools. It also makes your written communications look professional and very polished-be it in emails, documents, or any other such avenue.
3. Summarise Quickly
Apple Intelligence saves you the hassle of manually summarizing long documents or emails. You simply select the text you want to summarize, click on the Apple Intelligence button, and from a list of choices, pick a summary. The AI can give you a summarized version or organize the key points in a list or table. This is very handy for long documents or reports because you only have to present the important information to your audience.
4. Important Emails on Top
Apple Intelligence also provides features that make it easier to keep track of important emails. On the Mail app, the AI surfaces emails with timely information, such as flight details or meeting schedules, at the top of your inbox. This means you spend less time scrolling through emails to find those requiring immediate action. Apple Intelligence keeps critical information within easy reach, so you’ll never miss a vital detail.
5. Curate Notifications
Apple Intelligence takes sorting through timely notifications to a whole new level by summarizing the gist of each for you, instead of just pushing important notifications to the top of your lock screen. It condenses key points within the alert so you can understand context in one quick glance. For example, you may discover that “Dinner invite at 6 p.m.” appears on your lock screen as a notification when reading through the whole body of the email is too much to handle. It is on by default and makes your stream of notifications and helps determine what matters most.
6. Summarize audio transcriptions in Notes
Recording voice memos inside the Notes app is one of the most impressive features with iOS 18. With iOS 18.1, you can even save recordings of phone calls in a note. That means Apple Intelligence can take that recording and transcribe the conversation. It can also make summaries. This means people who record meetings or interviews will be able to save lots of time by pulling up key points without having to listen to the entire audio or read the entire transcript. Whether you are busy or you want to get an overview of a very long audio clip, you can save some precious time using this tool.
Compatibility Requirements
Though Apple Intelligence comes as a suite of exceptional productivity tools, it will not be accessible to all Apple users. Instead, to access the capabilities, users will require one of the following: iPhone 15 Pro or later; an Apple Silicon Mac; an iPad Pro or iPad Air with the M1 chip; or the latest iPad mini with the A17 chip.
Apple Intelligence is a new powerful set of tools that streamlines productivity, from writing assistance and enhanced proofreading to smarter email and notification management. The AI-based platform is particularly efficient for users with compatible Apple devices. Whether it is work or personal use, Apple Intelligence has something valuable to offer in boosting productivity.
