Apple Intelligence is Officially Coming to India This April – Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Apple has officially announced that its AI-powered Apple Intelligence will be available in India starting April 2025. This long-awaited expansion brings cutting-edge AI features to iPhone, iPad, and Mac users, marking a major step forward in Apple’s global AI strategy.
Apple Intelligence Rollout Timeline
Apple Intelligence will debut with the launch of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4. Developers have already started testing these updates, ensuring a smooth rollout when they officially arrive next month.
Tim Cook Confirms AI Expansion to India
Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed during the latest earnings call that Apple Intelligence will launch in India this April. Until now, AI features were limited to select tools like the Clean Up tool in Photos. However, the new update will introduce advanced AI capabilities, including:
- Writing Tools – AI-powered text suggestions across apps
- Smart Reply – Intelligent response suggestions for messages and emails
- ChatGPT Integration – Direct access to AI-powered conversations
Languages Supported in Apple Intelligence
Apple is expanding language support for Apple Intelligence, including French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. Additionally, localized English support will be introduced for India and Singapore.
How to Access Apple Intelligence in India
Currently, Apple Intelligence does not support Indian English. However, users in India can still enable AI features by following these steps:
- Change Device Language
- Go to Settings > General > Language & Region
- Select English (US) or another supported language
- Adjust Siri & Apple Intelligence Settings
- Navigate to Settings > Apple Intelligence and Siri > Language
- Choose English (US) or another supported language
- Join the Waitlist
- Once these changes are made, Apple will invite users to join a waitlist
- Upon approval, your device will download the necessary AI models
Why This Matters for Indian Users
The arrival of Apple Intelligence in India marks a significant leap in AI-driven productivity and user experience. With powerful AI tools integrated directly into the Apple ecosystem, users can expect smarter interactions, seamless automation, and improved performance across their devices.
