How to set up Apple's new iOS 18 and MacOS Sequoia

PLUS: See if Apple Intelligence will work on your phone.

View in browser  |  Your newsletter preferences 06.11.24 At WWDC on Monday, Apple unveiled its latest operating systems for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Bundled into all of these—assuming you have a compatible device—is Apple Intelligence, which integrates generative AI into images, notifications, messages, writing apps, the calculator, and Siri. Apple releases new software constantly, but this latest iteration is packed with quality-of-life improvements that are worth setting up now while you wait for Apple Intelligence to arrive this fall, including: RCS and satellite messaging Customizable app layouts for your home screen, and new icon color schemes A built-in password app Offline trail maps built into Apple Maps See whether your device is ready for Apple Intelligence and learn how to install the new operating systems in our guides for iOS 18 and MacOS Sequoia. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. How to Set Up Apple's New iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 What exactly is Apple Intelligence? We break down Apple's AI onslaught plus all the features worth talking about in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. ADVERTISEMENT Get Started With the New Features in MacOS Sequoia MacOS 15, known as Sequoia, features improvements to Safari, video conferencing, a handy way to mirror your iPhone, and (of course) Apple Intelligence. Check out all the new features and see whether your current Mac will support the new operating system. Apple Intelligence Will Infuse the iPhone With Generative AI At its Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple introduced its first serious foray into generative AI, with a focus on app integrations and data privacy. The Top New Features in WatchOS 11 Ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the Apple Watch, Apple is adding new health features like pregnancy tracking and a fitness training algorithm to watchOS 11. Apple's Biggest AI Challenge? Making It Behave Apple Intelligence will make apps and services smarter. But Apple's most notable innovations focus on ensuring the technology doesn't disappoint, annoy, or offend. Thanks for reading. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up here. Plus, browse more newsletters from WIRED. You're receiving this email because you signed up for the Gadget Lab newsletter from WIRED.   Manage your preferences  |   View our Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   Have questions or comments? Send us a message. Need help? Contact us.   Copyright © Condé Nast 2024. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.