Apple Intelligence Expands to EU with iOS 18.4 Beta, Paving the Way for April Rollout

iOS 18.4 beta finally brings Apple Intelligence to EU users, marking a significant milestone after months of waiting due to regulatory hurdles.

6 months ago

Apple Intelligence Fully Supported in the EU with iOS 18.4

Key Points:

iOS 18.4 Beta: The first beta of iOS 18.4 brings full support for Apple Intelligence to EU users.
Initial Limitation: After debuting at WWDC last June, Apple announced that Apple Intelligence would not be supported in the EU due to regulatory hurdles.
Regulatory Compliance: The delay was specifically related to the EU's Digital Markets Act, which imposed different requirements on mobile devices compared to desktops.
Expanded Access: Beta users in the EU can now access Apple Intelligence, with public availability expected in April via iOS 18.4.
Language Support: The update also aligns with expanded language support for Apple Intelligence.
Future Plans: AI access remains blocked only in China, with hopes that this will change soon.