(Reuters) – Apple Inc.'s upcoming artificial intelligence features will arrive later than expected and will not be included in the initial rollout of upcoming iPhone and iPad software updates, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday.
The iPhone maker plans to begin rolling out Apple (NASDAQ:) Intelligence to customers as part of software updates arriving in October, the report added, citing people familiar with the matter. The ai features will arrive a few weeks after the initial iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 releases planned for September, Bloomberg said.
Apple is planning to make Apple Intelligence available to software developers for early testing as early as this week via the iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 betas, the report added.
Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside regular business hours.
In June, Apple underlined its push into artificial intelligence with a series of new features and software improvements for its iPhone and other devices to boost slumping sales.
Apple Intelligence, which uses artificial intelligence to create text, images, and other content on demand, would be available on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad, and Mac with the M1 chip and later. iPhone Screen Mirroring in macOS Sequoia lets you view and interact with your phone’s screen on Mac computers.
The report comes after Apple delayed the launch of three new artificial intelligence features in late June because landmark European Union technology rules require it to ensure rival products and services can work with its device.
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