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Apple Intelligence brings incredible new features across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

The first set of features is now available, with many more rolling out in the coming months.

⏺ Overview

⏺ Compatible Devices

⏺ iOS 18

⏺ iPadOS 18

⏺ macOS Sequoia

How can I get Apple Intelligence on my iPhone 12?

is there a way when i download ios18 to get apple intelligence on iphone 12 in a beta or anyway i can at least get the basics


also what is best to get if i want to buy a semi-cheap iPhone

iphone 14 pro 15 plus or wait for the iPhone 16 to get on cyber Monday deals


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iPhone 12, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 16, 2024 5:26 AM

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Posted on Sep 16, 2024 5:55 AM

No.

Apple Intelligence requires an iPhone 15 PRO or newer.


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Sep 19, 2024 4:13 AM in response to BSA1924

BSA1924 wrote:

Does iphone 12 get never Apple intelligence


All of the iPhones, iPads, and Macs that will receive the Apple Intelligence beta have at least 8 GB of RAM.


The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini only have 4 GB of RAM. I would not hold my breath waiting for them to get any Apple Intelligence features. The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max have 6 GB of RAM – but even there, Apple has not made any promises.

Sep 19, 2024 4:17 AM in response to Basketballlover1

With respect to buying a "semi-cheap iPhone" – there aren't any "semi-cheap" iPhones that are definitely in line to receive the Apple Intelligence beta.


The only iPhones guaranteed to receive the beta are the

  • iPhone 15 Pro (discontinued)
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max (discontinued)
  • iPhone 16
  • iPhone 16 Plus
  • iPhone 16 Pro
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max

All of these are recent phones, and many are high-end phones as well. Recent and high-end does not translate to "semi-cheap."

Nov 1, 2024 7:26 AM in response to Basketballlover1

Sorry to disappoint you 😞, but Apple Intelligence ⚛️ is only available on iPhone 15 Pro and later versions.


Apple Intelligence is compatible with these devices.

  • iPhone 16
  • A18
  • iPhone 16 Plus
  • A18
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • A18 Pro
  • iPhone 16 Pro
  • A18 Pro
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • A17 Pro
  • iPhone 15 Pro
  • A17 Pro
  • iPad Pro
  • M1 and later
  • iPad Air
  • M1 and later
  • iPad mini
  • A17 Pro
  • MacBook Air
  • M1 and later
  • MacBook Pro
  • M1 and later
  • iMac
  • M1 and later
  • Mac mini
  • M1 and later
  • Mac Studio
  • M1 Max and later
  • Mac Pro
  • M2 Ultra


Source: Apple Intelligence - Apple


Nov 5, 2024 3:32 PM in response to ama264

ama264 wrote:

Apple intelligence would be really great if it was also on iPhone 12 it’s still great though!


The iPhone 12 has only 4 GB of RAM – half as much as the iPhones that are scheduled to get Apple Intelligence. Same for the iPhone 12 mini.


Those phones originally shipped with iOS 14.1, so I'm guessing that they are going to get iOS 19 – based on the history of many older iPhones getting five major version updates. But Apple Intelligence – seems doubtful.

Nov 5, 2024 3:07 PM in response to ama264

ama264 wrote:

Apple intelligence would be really great if it was also on iPhone 12 it’s still great though!

Probably not. With the lack of RAM, CPU core and slower processor speed of the iPhone 12, I would imagine many users complaining how the feature had slowed down their phone and would be filling this support site with their threats to sue Apple for the performance issues they are now experiencing. It is excellent on the devices that can handle the resources required to implement the feature.

How can I get Apple Intelligence on my iPhone 12?

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