Is Apple Intelligence Coming to iPhone 14? Answered

Oct. 28, 2024



The much-awaitediPhone 16 seriesis here, and it boasts a bunch of new Apple Intelligence features that you will be able to use pretty soon. So, if you can’t make up your mind whether to upgrade or to stick with your old and trusty iPhone 14, hoping these AI-powered features will come to your device as well, then I have some news for you. We answer whether the iPhone 14 models will get the Apple Intelligence features or not in this guide.

Will iPhone 14 Get Apple Intelligence Features?

Will iPhone 14 Get Apple Intelligence Features?

The answer is no. None of the iPhone 14 models will getApple Intelligence features. This includes the base iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Don’t be disheartened by this news as Apple is restricting its AI features to select models. Even on the iPhone 15 series, only the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max models get Apple Intelligence due to the most latest A-series chip.

The reason for this omission is thelesser amount of RAM and older A-series chipsetin the entire iPhone 14 lineup. Apple Intelligence requires more RAM to perform the computational tasks, which take place on the device. These are resource-intensive operations, so at least a minimum of 8 GB RAM is required to run the AI tasks hand-in-hand with other processes on your iPhone without compromising on the overall experience.

As mentioned above, Apple Intelligence requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM, so it will only arrive on the iPhone 16 series, iPhone 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max models with theiOS 18.1 update. Along with these two models, all the new iPhone 16 models that have just launched will support these AI features, including the new Siri,Writing tools, Notification summary, and more. If you want to check which otheriPhone models support Apple Intelligence, then check out the complete list here.

Apple Intelligence is a massive upgrade but not to the extent that it will make your current iPhone redundant. There’s still a lot to look into with iOS 18, such asnew home screen customizations, app lock, and control center changes. And if you are still unsure, check out my colleague Kanika’s write-up, where she discusses whetherApple Intelligence is reason enough to upgradefrom your current iPhone.

What do you think about Apple Intelligence, and will you upgrade to iPhone 16 for it? Let us know in the comments section below.

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