The planned Apple smart delayed in September?
According to media reports citing informed sources, Apple plans to introduce Apple Intelligence to users in the October follow-up update of iOS 18. This means that the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 released in September do not have AI functionality, and users will have to wait a few more weeks for the subsequent iOS 18 update to include Apple Intelligence.
Although delayed for consumers, software developers still have the opportunity this week to test Apple Intelligence through the beta versions of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1.
This approach is somewhat unusual because Apple generally follows a more conservative release strategy, gradually introducing updates and improvements previews after the official release of iOS. By providing developers with a test version in advance this time, Apple is taking a higher risk than usual by providing developers with a test version of Apple Intelligence.
However, due to concerns about the stability of Apple Intelligence and to ensure a smooth release to consumers, Apple needs developers to participate early and test various functions on a larger scale to help solve various issues.
To some extent, this is also a key factor in Apple's delay in releasing Apple Intelligence in September.
Apple released the fourth beta version of iOS 18.0 to developers last week, with the goal of completing development by the end of July.
The delay in the release of Apple Intelligence may result in the first batch of iPhone16 models produced this year lacking new AI functions, which will only be available after the software update in October, including tools for efficient writing, Siri upgrades, and integration of ChatGPT.
According to media reports, Apple plans to launch the complete Apple Intelligence functionality through multiple updates to iOS 18 from late 2024 to the first half of 2025. In addition to the iPhone and iPad, Apple Intelligence will also be integrated into Mac computers. Furthermore, Vision Pro is also being developed to incorporate Apple Intelligence, but this device will be released later

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Due to concerns about the stability of Apple's smart features, Apple needs more time to test and fix bugs to ensure a smooth release to consumers

- Apple's planned smart feature, initially set for September, faced a delay. Reports suggest Apple will introduce the feature in the upcoming iOS 18 update in October, meaning the current iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 lack AI capabilities. Developers can test the feature in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 beta versions this week, a departure from Apple's usual conservative release strategy, aiming to ensure stability before consumer rollout.
- The delay in Apple's smart feature release may impact the initial iPhone16 models, requiring a software update in October for AI functionalities like enhanced writing tools and Siri integration. Apple aims to fully integrate the smart feature across iOS 18 updates by early 2025, extending to Mac computers and possibly Vision Pro later.
- Apple's proactive developer testing approach signals concerns over feature stability, deviating from its traditional release pattern and highlighting the importance of thorough testing for a successful consumer launch.

Apple's smart "delayed"? Missed the September iOS 18 release, expected to be launched in October