According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, Apple's highly anticipated new AI feature, "Apple Intelligence," may not be ready in time for the initial release of iOS 18.
Gurman revealed that this feature will begin beta testing for developers this week. However, the public release is expected to be delayed until a few weeks after Apple's major update in September for products like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This means the new AI feature is likely to be officially launched with the iOS 18.1 version.
Additionally, other AI-related updates showcased at this year's WWDC, such as an upgraded version of Siri, may be further delayed until 2025 before they are available to users.
This news indicates that while Apple is actively developing AI technology, it remains cautious when integrating it into its products. The company seems more inclined to ensure the stability and perfection of new features rather than rushing to meet release dates.
For users eagerly anticipating Apple's latest AI innovations, this is undoubtedly a slightly disappointing message. However, it also reflects Apple's consistent product strategy—to be a bit late but to do it better.