Use Apple Intelligence in Germany

Apple Intelligence is now officially available in Germany. But the AI ​​system is initially only available on Macs and MacBooks. To use it, an upgrade to macOS Sequoia 15.1 is necessary.

In June 2024, Apple presented its AI system Apple Intelligence at the in-house developer conference WWDC. But for a long time it was not clear whether and when the intelligent AI functions would make it to Germany.

However, the time has now come for Mac and MacBook users. With an upgrade to macOS Sequoia 15.1, Apple Intelligence can also be used in Germany.

Apple Intelligence starts in Germany

macOS Sequoia 15.1 has been available in Germany since October 28, 2024. This means that the first functions of the AI ​​system Apple Intelligence are landing in this country.

Contrary to expectations, Apple Intelligence will not appear first on the iPhone or iPad. Since Macs and MacBooks are not considered gatekeepers under the Digital Markets Act, Apple can already make its AI system available on these devices.

Apple Intelligence is scheduled to appear on the iPhone and iPad in the EU from April 2025. The US company then also wants to make a German version available.

Anyone who wants to work with Apple Intelligence now will have to be satisfied with the version in US English even after upgrading to macOS Sequoia 15.1. To do this, however, the language for the entire device must be changed to English.

These new features are included in the upgrade

Apple Intelligence brings various new features to Macs and MacBooks. For example, Siri is getting a new design and can be placed anywhere on the screen in the future.

But Apple has also expanded Siri's capabilities. Accordingly, a better understanding of language should lead to Siri sounding more natural and being able to provide more relevant answers. In the future, the voice assistant should also be able to provide better support with questions about functions and settings.

Macs and MacBooks also get the Writing Tools feature. This can be used to summarize or correct text. But the text tool can also output alternative formulations.

The text tool is available on all surfaces on which text can be written. These include the Mail, Notes and Safari apps, among others.

A tool for transcriptions is also coming to MacBooks and Macs with Apple Intelligence. In the future, users will be able to have transcripts of their audios created in the notes.

This is missing from Apple Intelligence in Germany

Despite the numerous new functions, not everything is available at the launch of Apple Intelligence in Germany. For example, iPhone mirroring, which allows users to control their iPhone directly from their Mac or MacBook, is missing. However, this is due to EU regulations.

However, further functions are expected to follow in the coming months. For example, at the end of the year, when macOS Sequoia 15.2 is released, ChatGPT will be introduced to Siri.

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