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Apple Intelligence might turn itself back on with the latest software updates
If you turned Apple Intelligence off in iOS or macOS, you might have to do that again after the most recent update.
Apple's Latest Updates Re-Enable Apple Intelligence on Some Devices
Some users are reporting that Apple's latest software updates are quietly re-enabling Apple Intelligence features, even after they had
Bug in macOS and iOS updates re-enables Apple Intelligence for some who’d opted out
On Mac, go to  > System Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri and flip the Apple Intelligence toggle to off. On iPhone, open the Settings app then Apple Intelligence & Siri and flip the Apple Intelligence toggle to off. We’d expect the issue to be resolved in the next updates.
PSA: Apple’s latest updates turn on Apple Intelligence even if you had switched it off
According to Johnson’s blog, he installed the macOS 15.3.1 update on a MacBook Pro with Apple Intelligence off. When the MacBook Pro restarted, Setup Assistant appeared with a screen for Apple Intelligence.
PSA: Latest Software Updates Enable Apple Intelligence on Some Mac, iPhone, iPad
Many Mac, iPhone, and iPad users are discovering that installing the latest available system software updates of MacOS Sequoia 15.3.1, iOS 18.3.1, and iPadOS 18.3.1 will automatically enable Apple
How to turn off Apple Intelligence on all your Apple devices
AI isn't for everyone—and you don't have to use it. Turn off Apple Intelligence on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac with just a few clicks.
Did Apple Automatically Opt You Into AI With the Latest iPhone Update? Here's How to Turn It Off
Open Settings (iPhone or iPad) or System Settings (Mac) and choose Apple Intelligence & Siri. Then turn off the Apple Intelligence option. Confirm your choice in the dialog that appears by tapping Turn Off Apple Intelligence. Image Playground -- the app remains, but you can't create new images.
iPhone Update Quietly Turns On Apple Intelligence, Angers Users
On Monday, Apple rolled out the new macOS Sequoia 15.3.1 and iOS 18.3.1 updates — and it seems the update has inadvertently turned on Apple Intelligence for a slew of users as spotted by MacRumours and The Verge. Software developer Jeff Johnson has since complied some user complaint reports.
How to enable Apple Intelligence when booting from an external drive
If you've moved your system to an external drive, Apple Intelligence normally won't work, but there's a workaround. Here's how to enable it.
Apple Intelligence still the weakest link in the iPhone 16 Pro Max
When I reviewed Apple’s flagship iPhone 16 Pro Max after its September debut, I held off on giving it a full assessment. That’s because I considered the smartphone unfinished, as one of its tent-pole features,
The latest iOS update might have reactivated Apple Intelligence features
Some Apple users are reporting the most recent updates re-enabled Apple Intelligence features that had once been turned off.
macOS 15.3 Sequoia: Deeper Dive into Apple Intelligence & New Capabilities
Apple has released macOS 15.3 Sequoia, a software update that emphasizes refinement and optimization over innovative changes.
New Apple Warning For Millions—Update Now To Fix Critical Flaw
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