Apple has said that it is going to extend language support to its artificial intelligence suite, Apple Intelligence, which is available currently only in the English language, starting April 2025. It will expand AI support for multiple languages like English (India) and Chinese, thereby expanding its reach across the globe.
New Languages To Be Added
During Apple’s fiscal Q1 2025 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook announced the list of languages that Apple Intelligence will support starting in April:
English (India)
Chinese
English (Singapore)
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese
Spanish
VietnameseHindi was not part of this update, but other regional languages will be added to make sure users in different regions can enjoy the features of the AI suite.
What’s Included in Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence brings several AI-powered features to users, including:
Genmoji: AI-generated personalized emojis.
Image Playground: Advanced AI photo editing.
Writing Tools: AI writing assistance.
Clean Up in Photos: AI tools for removing unwanted things from images.
Natural Language Search in Photos: Search for photos using natural language commands.
Smart Replies: AI-generated responses in Mail and Messages.
Priority Messages: AI will help prioritize the important messages in Mail.
ChatGPT Integration: ChatGPT functionality to be integrated with Siri for conversational AI.
These features are accessed by compatible device users like iPhone 16 series, iPhone 15 Pro, iPad models equipped with A17 Pro or M1 chips, and Macs with the M1 or more recent processors.
Requirements for Using
For accessing the new features of Apple Intelligence, the users will be required to:
Select one of the supported languages.
Have a free storage capacity of at least 7GB in the device so that the AI features are functioning.
Apple’s Financial Performance and the Impact of AI
During the earnings call, Tim Cook pointed out that the company had reached a record-breaking revenue of $124.3 billion for the October-December 2024 period. Among the selling points for the new iPhone 16 series was Apple Intelligence. Cook further stated that AI would continue to play a major role in Apple’s product strategy.
Apple makes its AI suite more accessible to users across various regions with its language expansion slated for April 2025. This move demonstrates Apple’s continuing efforts to extend its global reach and provide features powered by advanced AI to all users around the world.