Iphone 16 (apple intelligence) to france ?

Hi Guys ! I need your help on this one.

I am living in NYC right now, to study. I'll be back to Paris in 4 months but I need to buy an Iphone ! So I was planning to wait for the Iphone 16 to come out and purchase it.

The only problem is that, I heard that Apple Intelligence won't be authorised in Europe this year.

With a US Iphone 16, will I be able to use it in Europe ? I mean, of course the apple intelligence will be restricted on the Iphone when i'll be there, but will I be able to even use it ?

Or should I just buy a Iphone 15 when the prices will drop even if I won't have the action and the capture button.

Let me know guys !

You have a great day !

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 4, 2024 8:13 AM

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Posted on Sep 4, 2024 8:33 AM

Oscomarch wrote:

Hi Guys ! I need your help on this one.
I am living in NYC right now, to study. I'll be back to Paris in 4 months but I need to buy an Iphone ! So I was planning to wait for the Iphone 16 to come out and purchase it.
The only problem is that, I heard that Apple Intelligence won't be authorised in Europe this year.
With a US Iphone 16, will I be able to use it in Europe ? I mean, of course the apple intelligence will be restricted on the Iphone when i'll be there, but will I be able to even use it ?

Apple has not announced any new phones at the time of this writing. You'll need to wait until next week for more information on that. Regardless of where you buy the phone, you will only have access to Apple Intelligence in the U.S. until Apple announces otherwise.


The other disadvantage to buying a phone in the U.S. is that you won't have a warranty in Europe. Should you need warranty services, you'll need to bring the phone back to the U.S. Also, for the most recent phones, Apple has been releasing eSIM only phones in the U.S.

Or should I just buy a Iphone 15 when the prices will drop even if I won't have the action and the capture button.


In the past, when Apple has released a new phone, they have dropped all of the models of the previous version except for the basic one. That would mean, theoretically, that Apple would only sell the iPhone 15 once the new phones are released. The iPhone 15 will never support Apple Intelligence regardless of where you buy it. You would need at least an iPhone 15 Pro. And they probably won't be available.


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Sep 4, 2024 8:33 AM in response to Oscomarch

Oscomarch wrote:

Hi Guys ! I need your help on this one.
I am living in NYC right now, to study. I'll be back to Paris in 4 months but I need to buy an Iphone ! So I was planning to wait for the Iphone 16 to come out and purchase it.
The only problem is that, I heard that Apple Intelligence won't be authorised in Europe this year.
With a US Iphone 16, will I be able to use it in Europe ? I mean, of course the apple intelligence will be restricted on the Iphone when i'll be there, but will I be able to even use it ?

Apple has not announced any new phones at the time of this writing. You'll need to wait until next week for more information on that. Regardless of where you buy the phone, you will only have access to Apple Intelligence in the U.S. until Apple announces otherwise.


The other disadvantage to buying a phone in the U.S. is that you won't have a warranty in Europe. Should you need warranty services, you'll need to bring the phone back to the U.S. Also, for the most recent phones, Apple has been releasing eSIM only phones in the U.S.

Or should I just buy a Iphone 15 when the prices will drop even if I won't have the action and the capture button.


In the past, when Apple has released a new phone, they have dropped all of the models of the previous version except for the basic one. That would mean, theoretically, that Apple would only sell the iPhone 15 once the new phones are released. The iPhone 15 will never support Apple Intelligence regardless of where you buy it. You would need at least an iPhone 15 Pro. And they probably won't be available.


Sep 4, 2024 8:34 AM in response to Neonnyt

Neonnyt wrote:

I have a question and an answer that may help!!!!

Where did you hear that iphone16 won’t be in Europe? (Is it a reliable source?)

My advice is to hire a phone instead of buying one.

The OP is not asking about whether or not the iPhone 16 will be released in Europe. They are asking about whether or not Apple Intelligence will be available on a U.S. purchased phone in Europe.

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