Apple Intelligence Is Now on by Default

If Apple Intelligence is so great, why doesn’t Apple trust us to turn it on?
Macworld I know the road is well-trod by now, but yes, we’re back to talk about Apple Intelligence once again. Why? Well, for better or worse, it seems to be pretty much all that Apple wants to talk about these days,
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
The iOS 18.3 release candidate's notes are available, and Apple is being very clear about its plans to turn AI on by default for all compatible iPhones.
Apple Intelligence is enabled by default in iOS 18.3
For users new or upgrading to macOS 18.3, Apple Intelligence will be enabled automatically during Mac onboarding. Users will have access to Apple Intelligence features after setti
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 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 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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