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Beta or not, Apple Intelligence becomes a default iOS setting across devices
After much anticipation, Apple introduced its generative AI suite last October with the release of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. Initially, "Apple Intelligence"
Apple Releases iOS 18.3 Beta 3 to Developers
Apple released iOS 18.3 Beta 3 to developers, which should be the last developer beta before the iOS 18.3 update drops for everyone later this month. However, there are still quite a few changes in iOS 18.
Apple Releases iOS 18.3 Beta 3: What You Need to Know
Apple has released iOS 18.3 Beta 3, providing developers with an early look at the latest improvements, bug fixes, and performance optimizations. This
Apple Intelligence Will Be Enabled by Default in iOS 18.3: How to Opt Out
Anyone who downloads Apple's upcoming software updates will have to take a few steps to disable Apple Intelligence.
Apple Intelligence will be automatically switched on for iOS 18.3
If you're on the fence about Apple Intelligence features on your iPhone, just know they'll be automatically installed with the next iOS update. According to Apple's beta developer notes, Apple Intelligence will automatically be switched on when you install iOS 18.
Apple Intelligence Is Now on by Default, but You Can Turn It Off
According to the release notes for the iOS 18.3 release candidate, the final beta for the latest iPhone update before it goes live in (likely to be a few days), Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence turned on by default in upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.3, iOS 18.3
Plus: Google stuffs Gemini into Workspace, with a hidden off switch? Ready or not, generative AI assistants and productivity aids are getting harder to avoid with a growing number of software vendors enabling them by default.

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