Apple Intelligence has a waitlist in iOS 18.1, here’s why

iOS 18.1 is here , and it brings the first set of Apple Intelligence features. But if you’ve updated your iPhone, you might have noticed that AI access requires joining a waitlist. Here’s why.

If you have a compatible iPhone model , iOS 18.1 is a huge update with a ton of new AI features.

To gain those new features, you first have to request access.

Apple will put you on a waitlist, and notify you when AI access has been granted

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New Magic Keyboard with USB-C is available in three separate models

Today Apple released long-awaited USB-C updates for its trio of Mac accessories : the Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Mouse. The Apple Store currently only shows one, very pricey version of the new Magic Keyboard available. But don’t worry, you can still get a USB-C Magic Keyboard in several different variations and at lower costs.

The Apple Store prominently features just one new USB-C Magic Keyboard: the model with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad.

This has led to a lot


MagSafe Monday: ESR delivers a slim Qi2 MagSafe battery with a kickstand

If you want a slim MagSafe battery that supports Qi2 fast charging, look at the . This compact and sleek battery is perfect for charging your iPhone while offering some nice additional features, like a built-in kickstand.

MagSafe Monday : Every Monday, Bradley Chambers looks at the latest and greatest in the MagSafe and wireless charging industry to help you get the most out of your Apple devices that support wireless charging.

The first thing you’ll like about the ESR Qi2 5000 mAh battery is its

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Apple Intelligence features central to new iPhone 16 videos

Today Apple Intelligence officially launched as part of iOS 18.1. Timed with the release, Apple has debuted a pair of new video ads for the iPhone 16 that highlight its newest capabilities.

Apple previously released a trio of Apple Intelligence ads for iPhone 16, but all of them debuted before any AI features had officially launched.

Today, Apple’s two new videos both highlight features that iPhone 16 owners can actually use today, in iOS 18.1.

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Apple Intelligence set to launch in the EU for iPhone and iPad early next year

With the announcement of the new iMac earlier today, Apple also released iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 – both with the first set of Apple Intelligence tools. But the company also confirmed on Monday that Apple Intelligence is coming to iPhone and iPad users in the EU early next year.

After announcing Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024, the company said that its AI features wouldn’t be available to users located in the European Union at launch . That’s because Apple had concerns about


Apple offers rare look inside Audio Lab where new AirPods features are developed

Today Apple debuted powerful new AirPods Pro 2 features as part of iOS 18.1. Coordinated with that launch, the company has offered a rare look inside the Audio Lab where new AirPods features are developed.

It’s not often that Apple provides a glimpse at the inner workings of its development labs. One notable exception was in early 2018, when the first HomePod launched and Apple into the audio lab where it was developed.

Today, the Audio Lab in Cupertino is as the place where AirPods


Deals: M2 iPad Air $100 off, M4 iPad Pro Magic Keyboard all-time lows, Beats Solo 4 $100 off, more

Joining today’s worldwide debut of the new M4 iMac , we have a host of fresh price drops on a series of other 2024 Apple releases. Alongside ongoing offers on the new , Amazon has now launched a wide-ranging sale event on the featuring straight up across the most accessible configurations in the lineup. Those offers sit alongside new all-time lows on the , huge on the 2024 Beats Solo 4 headphones, black , charging gear, and more. Head below for a

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Apple details all the security updates added in iOS 18.1 and more

Today Apple released big new software updates for all its platforms, including iOS 18.1 , macOS Sequoia 15.1 , and more. Now, the company has released full details on all of the security updates added in those releases. Here’s what you should know.

Following the launch of today’s big updates, Apple has published release notes for the various security fixes introduced in today’s software.

Examples include iOS 18.1 fixes for Siri vulnerabilities that allowed attackers to access user


Apple confirms expanded language support for Apple Intelligence coming in April 2025

Apple has just released iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 with the first set of Apple Intelligence tools. However, they are only available in English for now. Although the company had previously said it will add more languages in 2025 , Apple has just confirmed when exactly they will be added.

According to Apple, support for more languages will come to Apple Intelligence in April 2025. The news was confirmed by the company itself in a about Apple Intelligence.

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Apple posts event video for new M4 iMac, confirms first of three Mac announcements this week

Apple today launched the new M4 iMac in a press release, while to YouTube that looks like it could have been cut straight out of a streamed event video.

John Ternus introduces the new iMac as the first of “three exciting new product announcements” coming this week, all but confirming the imminent unveiling of the new Mac mini and MacBook Pro with M4 lineup coming Tuesday and Wednesday. Watch the video after the break …

The non-event event video starts with a recap of Apple Intelligence, which also launches

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