You're going to feel one of two things by the end of this post:
Severe FOMO 😢
Excitement 😁
We'll spare you the "here is everything that was announced" and answer the question you came here for.
Is Apple Intelligence compatible with my device?
It's not compatible with all devices, and if it is, you must download and install MacOS Sequoia and iOS 18.1 to experience the new feature.
Note: If you're in the EU, Apple Intelligence has been delayed until Q2 2025.
Here's the breakdown:
Device Name | Is it Compatible? |
|---|---|
iPhone 16 | Yes 👍 |
iPhone 16 Plus | Yes 👍 |
iPhone 16 Pro Max | Yes 👍 |
iPhone 16 Pro | Yes 👍 |
iPhone 15 Pro Max | Yes 👍 |
iPhone 15 Pro | Yes 👍 |
iPad Pro (M1 and later) | Yes 👍 |
iPad Air (M1 and later) | Yes 👍 |
iPad mini (A17 pro) | Yes 👍 |
MacBook Air (M1 and later) | Yes 👍 |
iMac (M1 and later) | Yes 👍 |
Mac mini (M1 and later) | Yes 👍 |
Mac Studio (M1 and later) | Yes 👍 |
Mac Pro (M2 Ultra) | Yes 👍 |
iPhone 14 Pro Max | No 👎 |
iPhone 14 Pro | No 👎 |
Any iPhone before the 14 series | No 👎 |
Any MacBook before the M1 chip (i.e., Intel) | No 👎 |
Source: Apple
How can I tell which device I have?
On a Mac...
Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your desktop toolbar
Select About this Mac
In the pop-up window, refer to your computer's model under the graphic and the Chip (if it's M1 or above, you're in the clear).
On an iPhone or iPad
Open the Settings app on your device
Select General
Select About
Refer to the iOS Version and Model Name
Is Apple Intelligence worth upgrading my phone?
It's too early to tell at this point. A ton of perks come with an AI built into the Apple ecosystem, such as connecting to apps like Reminders, iMessage, and your Siri assistant (to name a few). But if you're relying on third-party generative AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot, you'll still benefit from them, but you'll have to leave aside the perks that would otherwise be built into your device for now. This is just the beginning of Apple Intelligence, so you'll likely see major improvements over time. So, when it's time for your upgrade, you'll have a much more refined product (fingers crossed 🤞).