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Not Happy That Apple Intelligence Is On by Default in iOS 18.3? Here's How to Turn It Off
Apple's beta AI tech is in its early stages. If you'd rather wait until it's more fully baked, you can disable it entirely or close off specific features.
Apple Intelligence might turn itself back on with the latest software updates
If you turned Apple Intelligence off in iOS or macOS, you might have to do that again after the most recent update.
iOS 18.3—How To Turn Off Apple Intelligence On Your iPhone
Apple's iOS 18.3 comes with Apple Intelligence iPhone features turned on by default. Here's how to turn it off.
These 5 Apple Intelligence Features Are the Ones You'll Actually Use Each Day
Apple Intelligence features such as Image Playground and Genmoji, which generate images and custom emoji from text prompts, make for flashy demos. But which of Apple's AI tools are ones you'll turn to on a daily basis?
Apple's Latest Update Might Have Opted You Back Into Apple Intelligence
Apple turns on Apple Intelligence by default with iOS 18.3 and macOS 15.3, but you can disable the feature at any time. However, some users are seeing the feature turn back on after updating to the latest updates.
iOS 18.3 proves Apple Intelligence is far from finished
When Apple Intelligence debuted with the iOS 18.1 update back in October, owners of supported iPhones needed to opt in to the new set of features by heading into settings and toggling on a switch. That's not the case anymore — starting with iOs 18.3, Apple Intelligence features will be turned on by default.
Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.4: Seven new features and changes to expect
New Apple Intelligence features are coming soon in iOS 18.4, here are seven features and changes to expect in the next big iPhone update.
How to turn off Apple Intelligence on all your Apple devices
AI isn't for everyone—and you don't have to use it. Turn off Apple Intelligence on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac with just a few clicks.
How to use or disable iOS Apple Mail's new categories feature
As of iOS 18.2, Apple's Mail app features categories to help users sort through their mail. Here's what it does, how to fine-tune it, and how to turn it off if you prefer.
Did Apple Automatically Opt You Into AI With the Latest iPhone Update? Here's How to Turn It Off
Apple released security updates this week to patch a serious vulnerability -- and in the process snuck in a little Apple Intelligence surprise. On devices that support the still-beta AI technology, if you'd previously turned Apple Intelligence off,
iPhone Update Quietly Turns On Apple Intelligence, Angers Users
Apple rolled out the new macOS Sequoia 15.3.1 and iOS 18.3.1 updates — and it seems the update has inadvertently turned on Apple Intelligence for a slew of users as spotted by MacRumours and The Verge.
How Visual Intelligence gets more powerful on iPhone 16 in iOS 18.3
Visual Intelligence may be the most powerful Apple Intelligence feature. Here's what it is, how it works, and we'll go ...
iOS 18.4 could be the biggest iPhone upgrade ever – here’s why
However, after 14 years of Siri, it's finally expected to get good with new functionality that makes it the AI personal ...
iOS 18.3 Wants To Make Your iPhone Smarter, But Does It Make It Safer?
OS 18.3 introduces default Apple Intelligence and Visual Intelligence updates, fueling convenience yet stoking privacy ...
iOS 18.4 Beta 1 is imminent, set to bring improvements to Siri
It now seems likely that Apple is gearing up to roll out its next beta, this time designed to offer significant improvements ...