Apple’s next artificial intelligence features will arrive later than expected and miss the initial launch of upcoming iPhone and iPad software redesigns, Bloomberg News reported Sunday.
The iPhone maker plans to begin rolling out Apple Intelligence to customers as part of upcoming software updates by October, the report added, citing people familiar with the matter.
The AI features will arrive a few weeks after the initial releases of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 scheduled for September, Bloomberg said.
Apple plans to make Apple Intelligence available to software developers for the first time for early testing starting this week via the beta versions of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, the report adds.
Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside of normal business hours.
In June, Apple highlighted its AI push with a series of new features and software improvements for its iPhone and other devices to bolster flagging sales.
Apple Intelligence, which uses AI to create text, images and other content on command, is reportedly coming to the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPad and Mac with its M1 chip and later.
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The report comes after Apple delayed the launch of three new artificial intelligence features in late June because the European Union’s landmark technology rules require it to ensure that competing products and services can work with its device.