AI to feature on French iPhones from April 2025

AI-integrated iPhones will be available in France by April 2025 following the recent launch of Apple Intelligence in the US.

The American technology group announced on October 28 that Mac users in the EU can already take advantage of AI tools by switching devices to US English before downloading the macOS Sequoia 15.1 update.

Apple Intelligence for iPhone is currently only available in the US. Users of compatible iPhones and iPads in the EU will receive AI features through the iOS 18.1 update this coming spring. 

Additional language options will be available for the UK and other English-speaking countries in December 2024.

French speakers must wait until April 2025 for Apple Intelligence to become multilingual.

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Features and functionalities

Tim Cook, Apple’s current CEO, described the software as a “new era” for Apple products, providing users with a “personal intelligence system” to simplify and accelerate everyday tasks.

The software can refine writing, summarise notifications and ‘Clean Up’ photos by removing unwanted objects or people. 

The update also features optional ChatGPT integration.

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