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Apple Intelligence is now on by default. Here's how you turn it off.

Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY
Updated
1 min read

Apple's latest operating system update included one big change for Apple Intelligence: it's on by default now.

Users of compatible iPhone, iPad and Mac devices previously had to opt-in to use Apple Intelligence features. In the 18.3 update, Apple Intelligence will now be enabled automatically for new users and those upgrading who may not have opted in previously.

The first batch of Apple Intelligence features, which introduced Apple-built generative models and other enhancements to existing software, launched in October, with more features rolling out in December for devices.

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Here's how to opt out of Apple Intelligence:

Turning off Apple Intelligence

To turn off Apple Intelligence, navigate to "Settings" on the device. In "Settings," tap on "Apple Intelligence & Siri" and then toggle off the button next to "Apple Intelligence."

Apple Intelligence features can be turned off in settings
Apple Intelligence features can be turned off in settings

More: Apple iOS 18.3 is here. What to know about top features.

Supported devices

For iPhone, Apple Intelligence is compatible with these devices:

  • All iPhone 16 models

  • iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max

The update is compatible with these iPad devices:

  • iPad Pro (M1 and later)

  • iPad Air (M1 and later)

Apple Intelligence is compatible with these Mac devices:

  • MacBook Air (M1 and later) and MacBook Pro (M1 and later)

  • iMac (M1 and later)

  • Mac mini (M1 and later)

  • Mac Studio (M1 Max and later)

  • Mac Pro (M2 Ultra)

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How to turn off Apple Intelligence now that it's on by default

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