FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 11, 2024
Apple Intelligence Unveils New Features: Image Playground, Genmoji, Enhanced Writing Tools, Seamless ChatGPT Integration, and Visual Intelligence
Today, Apple announces the launch of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, which introduce an exciting array of new Apple Intelligence features designed to enhance the user experience on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This update builds upon the initial capabilities of Apple Intelligence, which serves as an intuitive personal intelligence system offering valuable insights while prioritizing user privacy.
Key features included in the update are Image Playground, which allows users to create and share customized images; Genmoji, a fun way to generate personalized emojis; and improvements to the Writing Tools for more dynamic writing. Users with an iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro can now also utilize visual intelligence through Camera Control, enabling instant exploration and learning about their environment. Additionally, ChatGPT has been integrated into Writing Tools and Siri, streamlining the process of accessing expert assistance without needing to switch applications.
Along with these new features, Apple Intelligence is expanding its language capabilities, now providing localized English support for Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the U.K. Moreover, additional languages, including Chinese, English (India), English (Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese, will be introduced throughout the year, with some arriving in a software update slated for April.
Unleash Creativity with Image Playground
Image Playground empowers users to craft imaginative images effortlessly by incorporating themes, costumes, accessories, and more. Users can personalize their creations with text descriptions and even generate likenesses of friends or family using photos from their library. This feature adds various styles, including Animation and Illustration, to suit different creative needs. Image Playground is conveniently integrated into Messages and available as a dedicated app.
Genmoji – Personalize Your Conversations
With Genmoji, emoji creation reaches a new level of personalization. Users can generate emojis based on simple text descriptions, with options for customization using their photos. These personalized emojis can be styled with accessories and tailored to match specific themes, enhancing the way users communicate through expressive visuals.
Transform Your Notes with Image Wand
The Notes app introduces Image Wand, allowing for a more visual note-taking experience. Users can create polished images from sketches or gather context from surrounding text to generate relevant images, making notes more engaging and dynamic.
Enhanced Writing Tools for Better Expression
The Writing Tools now include a new "Describe Your Change" feature, allowing users to specify desired modifications for more impactful writing. This addition provides greater flexibility in enhancing the expressiveness of their writing across various Apple apps and supported third-party applications.
Learn Instantly with Visual Intelligence
The new visual intelligence capabilities enable users to instantly learn about objects and locations through Camera Control on the iPhone 16 lineup. Features include text summarization, translation, and the ability to detect and save contact information, making it easier to navigate and acquire knowledge on-the-go.
ChatGPT Integration for Streamlined Assistance
Apple’s integration of ChatGPT within Siri and Writing Tools provides users with on-demand access to its capabilities. Users can interact with ChatGPT directly for content generation, image creation, and more, all without leaving their current applications. Users can control their privacy settings and choose whether to enable ChatGPT integration.
More Features on the Horizon
Upcoming updates will further enhance Apple Intelligence capabilities. Siri will become even more personalized, with enhanced contextual awareness and the ability to perform a wider array of tasks across Apple and third-party apps. The Image Playground will also introduce a new Sketch style, providing more artistic options for users.
A Commitment to Privacy
Apple Intelligence prioritizes user privacy through on-device processing, ensuring that many operations are handled locally. For more demanding tasks, Private Cloud Compute maintains user privacy without storing or sharing data. Independent experts continually verify Apple’s commitment to privacy.
Availability
Apple Intelligence is now available through a free software update for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, accessible globally where devices are set to localized English for the specified regions. Users in the EU will see these features rolled out starting this April.
About Apple
Apple has transformed personal technology since the launch of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple continues to lead with innovation across products like the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, along with an ecosystem of services including the App Store and Apple Music. With a dedicated workforce of over 150,000 employees, Apple aims to create the best products while leaving a positive impact on the world.
For more information, contact:
Nadine Haija
Apple
nhaija@apple.com
Apple Media Helpline
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Genmoji creation is currently available on iPhone and iPad, with plans for Mac compatibility in the coming months.