Apple has confirmed that with the arrival of iOS 18.3, Apple Intelligence features will be automatically enabled on compatible devices. This is a significant change from previous versions of the operating system, where users had to manually activate these tools. Artificial Intelligence from the settings. The new measure seeks to simplify access and use of this technology for all its users.
What does default activation mean?
Starting with iOS 18.3, supported devices such as the iPhone 15 Pro and higher models, as well as iPads and Macs with M1 processors or higher, will start with Apple Intelligence enabled without requiring user intervention. This will also be applicable in the upcoming joint updates to iPadOS 18.3 and macOS 15.3. Users will have the option to disable this feature if they deem it necessary, by accessing the Apple Intelligence and Siri settings panel.
An initiative to expand the use of artificial intelligence
With this change, Apple seeks to optimize the integration and use of its artificial intelligence-based tools on its devices. Among the outstanding capabilities it offers Apple Intelligence These include the Image Playground generator, an advanced visual search tool, and significant improvements to Siri that allow it to respond more precisely and contextually. Enabling them by default is also an accessibility-focused feature, removing the need for manual configuration, making these features more accessible even for less experienced users. However, those who prefer to maintain full control can disable them at any time.
Additional advancements in iOS 18.3
In addition to the automatic activation of Apple Intelligence, iOS 18.3 includes other tweaks and new features. These improvements include adjustments to notification summaries and new capabilities for the Home app, which will now allow you to manage devices such as robot vacuum cleaners more efficiently. Significant advances have also been observed in the Visual Intelligence function, which improves the identification of objects and events, as well as in the Calculator, which recovers features requested by users such as the possibility of repeating the last operation performed by repeatedly pressing the "=" key.
Initial testing and next steps
The recently released iOS 18.3 RC version has indicated that the official rollout to the general public is scheduled for the coming days. This update is expected to lay the groundwork for the release of the first beta of iOS 18.4, which will introduce support for Apple Intelligence in Spanish, along with deeper integration into the operating system and improved contextual understanding capabilities.
This release is particularly relevant for European users, who will be able to start experiencing these features in their language. Apple has taken important steps to ensure that the transition is as smooth as possible, offering a technology which promises to simplify and enrich daily interaction with devices.