On Monday, July 29, was released the first version of Apple Intelligence, which is a suite of AI features developed by the technology giant that will improve the functioning of Siri, automatically generate emails and images, and sort notifications.

The software, called Apple Intelligence, was released in the beta version of iOS 18.1 for developers. This software is also available in similar versions for iPad and Mac. So far, the new brainchild of the technology giant is offered only to registered Apple developers. The cost of access to the software is $99 per year.

Moreover, after the update, users will need to register for a waitlist inside Apple’s settings app to gain access to the service, which involves pinging the company’s servers for more complicated requests.

By the end of the current year, Apple Intelligence will be released to a wide audience of consumers. The new hardware for the iPhone, which is expected to be launched in the fall, will run iOS 18.

Apple Intelligence is an important initiative of the technology giant. Investors expect that the integration of AI with the company’s operating system may cause a larger wave of upgrades in the coming years. These expectations, in particular, are based on the fact that the operating system will function only on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max and newer models.

It is worth noting that during the period of active spread of artificial intelligence, the issue of cybersecurity increases its relevance. In this context, it is worth noting that scammers also have access to advanced technology. The use of artificial intelligence by cybercriminals has made their activities more difficult to detect. To counteract these criminals, one of the important tools is user awareness. For example, a query in an Internet search engine, such as how to know if my camera is hacked, will allow anyone to get information about signs of unauthorized access to the device.