Apple iPhone New OS AI Feature Launch Delayed by One Month

by Byun Seonjin

Published 29 Jul.2024 06:22(KST)

Updated 29 Jul.2024 09:00(KST)

AI Feature 'Apple Intelligence' Unveiled at June Global Developers Conference
Includes Proprietary Voice AI Assistant 'Siri' Integrated with ChatGPT and Other Content
Unlikely to Be Pre-installed on iPhone 16 Launching in September
Bug Fixes to Be Addressed with Update Provided One Month Later

Apple is reportedly unable to immediately equip its new iPhone operating system with the artificial intelligence (AI) feature 'Apple Intelligence' when it launches in September.

Apple iPhone New OS AI Feature Launch Delayed by One Month 원본보기 아이콘

On the 28th (local time), Bloomberg reported that Apple plans to release the new iPhone operating system iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 in September, and distribute the AI feature about a month later.


Bloomberg explained, "Apple missed the timing for the software overhaul to include the AI feature for iPhone and iPad, but it has gained more time to fix bugs."


Accordingly, the first iPhone 16 models delivered to consumers this year will not include the new AI feature, and Apple is expected to require users to update the software later. The iPhone 16 is expected to be released sometime in September.


Apple iPhone New OS AI Feature Launch Delayed by One Month 원본보기 아이콘

However, Apple plans to distribute the beta versions of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 to software developers as early as this week, allowing them to use Apple Intelligence.


Bloomberg analyzed, "This is an unusual measure," adding, "Apple aims to receive support from developers to test more broadly and resolve issues before introducing the AI feature to consumers."


At the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) held in early June, Apple announced its AI strategy, Apple Intelligence, and revealed plans to equip newly updated software such as iOS with generative AI features within this year.


Apple Intelligence includes various functions such as integrating ChatGPT into its own voice AI assistant 'Siri', prioritizing major notifications, summarizing websites and voice memos, and improving writing.

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