Apple Intelligence expands to the EU amid regulatory changes

In April 2025, Apple plans to bring its Apple Intelligence AI tools to iPhone and iPad users in the EU, providing localised language support and a redesigned Siri with advanced language understanding and ChatGPT integration.

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Apple announced that its Apple Intelligence AI suite will be available in the European Union starting in April 2025, with localised language support to follow. The AI-powered feature set, which includes advanced tools such as Writing Tools, Genmoji, and a redesigned Siri with ChatGPT integration, has until now been limited to US English. The delay in the European rollout was previously attributed to compliance requirements under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which applies to certain digital platforms to ensure competition and user privacy.

With iOS 18.1, Mac users in Europe can already access Apple Intelligence features by switching their language settings, while iPhone and iPad users must wait until next April. The release will come with support for a dozen languages throughout 2025, including French, German, Italian, and Spanish, broadening accessibility for EU users.

Apple’s phased rollout underscores the tech giant’s efforts to adapt its products to EU regulatory standards while maintaining a consistent experience for European users. Although some features, like notification summaries, may not be available initially, Apple has committed to bringing as many AI capabilities as possible to European devices in future updates.