Apple Intelligence 2025: Top 7 Features for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple Intelligence, re-enabled in macOS Sequoia 15.3.1 and iOS/iPadOS 18.3.1, is transforming how iPhone, iPad, and Mac users interact with their devices. From Priority Messages to enhanced Siri, these AI features boost productivity but require 7GB of storage and raise privacy concerns.
This article highlights the 7 best Apple Intelligence features, how to use them, and how to disable them if needed.
The 7 Best Apple Intelligence Features in 2025
Here’s what’s new and how to make the most of these AI tools:
- Priority Messages
- What It Does: Highlights urgent emails and texts in Mail and Messages, summarizing key details.
- How to Use: Open Mail, tap the Priority filter, and view AI-flagged messages.
- Example: An email about a meeting change is pinned with a summary like “Meeting rescheduled to 3 PM.”
- Link: Explore more in our Messages app guide.
- Notification Summaries
- What It Does: Condenses multiple notifications into a single summary (e.g., “5 new messages from your team”).
- How to Use: Check your Notification Center; summaries appear automatically on iOS 18.3.1 or later.
- Tip: Disable for specific apps in Settings > Notifications.
- Enhanced Siri
- What It Does: Siri now understands context better, answering complex queries like “What’s the weather like for my calendar event tomorrow?”
- How to Use: Activate Siri and ask multi-step questions. Available on iPhone 15 Pro and later, Mac M1+.
- Link: See our Siri tips for Mac.
- Writing Tools
- What It Does: AI-powered proofreading and tone adjustment in apps like Notes and Pages.
- How to Use: Select text, right-click, and choose “Writing Tools” to refine or rewrite.
- Example: Change a casual email to a professional tone in seconds.
- Smart Photo Search
- What It Does: Search Photos using natural language (e.g., “photos of my dog at the beach”).
- How to Use: Open Photos, type in the search bar, and let AI find matches.
- Tip: Works best on Apple Silicon devices.
- Notes Summarization
- What It Does: Automatically summarizes long notes or transcripts.
- How to Use: In Notes, select text and choose “Summarize” from the context menu.
- Link: Pair with our Notes app hacks.
- Clean Up in Photos
- What It Does: Removes unwanted objects from photos using AI.
- How to Use: Open a photo, tap Edit, and select the Clean Up tool to erase objects.
- Example: Remove a photobomber in one tap.
How to Disable Apple Intelligence (If You Need To)
Apple Intelligence requires 7GB of storage, and some users report it re-enables automatically, raising privacy concerns. To disable:
- Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage (or System Settings > General > Storage on Mac).
- Find “Apple Intelligence” and select “Offload App” to free up space.
- Alternatively, toggle off in Settings > Siri & Search > Apple Intelligence. Note: Disabling may limit some features like AI Spotlight. Learn more in our privacy guide.
Comparison Table: Apple Intelligence Across Devices
| Feature | iPhone (iOS 18.3.1) | iPad (iPadOS 18.3.1) | Mac (macOS Sequoia 15.3.1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priority Messages | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Notification Summaries | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Enhanced Siri | iPhone 15 Pro+ | iPad M1+ | Mac M1+ |
| Writing Tools | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Requirement | 7GB | 7GB | 7GB |
Why Apple Intelligence Matters
These features streamline workflows and enhance user experience, but the 7GB storage requirement and automatic re-enabling can be drawbacks. For privacy-conscious users, disabling is straightforward, but Apple’s AI is a game-changer for productivity. Stay ahead with our AI tools roundup.
Finally
Apple Intelligence in 2025 brings powerful AI tools to iPhone, iPad, and Mac, from Priority Messages to photo Clean Up. Whether you embrace or disable these features, understanding them is key. Share your thoughts in the comments or subscribe to our newsletter for more Apple insights!
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