Apple Intelligence arrives for E.U. iPhone users ahead of time with global release of iOS 18.4
Apple’s AI-powered features, better known as Apple Intelligence, are finally rolling out to a wider audience around the globe—starting today. With the release of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4, Apple is bringing these tools to more languages, more regions, and for the first time ever, to the Apple Vision Pro.
Let’s talk languages first. Apple Intelligence is now available in French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. English speakers in Singapore and India are also getting localized support. It’s a big step toward making Apple’s AI feel less like an experiment and more like a global tool built into your device. And yes, users in the European Union—who were previously left out—can finally try it too.
For those using Apple devices in regions that didn’t previously have access, this is a welcome change. And with Vision Pro now in the mix, it’s clear Apple is trying to lay the groundwork for a more AI-driven experience across its entire ecosystem. Let's hope Apple can keep that pace going for the remainder of the promised Apple Intelligence features.
iOS 18.4 released!
— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) March 31, 2025
Apple Intelligence finally available in English (India) language. pic.twitter.com/czeVECZOVv
While this is a notable expansion, it’s also a bit of a catch-up moment for Apple. The company had originally designated April as the release month for this particular version and stage of the Apple Intelligence rollout, but today’s update quietly arrives ahead of schedule. That’s a rare and welcome surprise, especially considering how Apple has been slower than competitors to deliver AI features at scale. It’s been nearly a year since Apple Intelligence was first introduced, and despite impressive early demos, the rollout has been staggered, limited, and cautious—particularly outside the U.S. This early release is a small but positive sign that Apple is accelerating its AI efforts as rivals like Google and Samsung continue to push ahead.
iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4 and visionOS 2.4 are all out today, Apple confirms. In a first, the company beat its own April timeline!
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) March 31, 2025
So, what’s new in this rollout?
Here’s a quick look at some of the upgraded and new Apple Intelligence features:- Priority Notifications: AI sorts your notifications and highlights the ones it thinks you’ll care about most—great if you’re always buried in alerts.
- Memory Movie on Mac: Type out a description, and your Mac turns it into a custom memory video.
- Sketch Style in Image Playground: A new visual style that creates detailed academic-style sketches.
- Apple Vision Pro integration.
For those using Apple devices in regions that didn’t previously have access, this is a welcome change. And with Vision Pro now in the mix, it’s clear Apple is trying to lay the groundwork for a more AI-driven experience across its entire ecosystem. Let's hope Apple can keep that pace going for the remainder of the promised Apple Intelligence features.
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