The latest iOS update turned Apple Intelligence back on for most users, so you'll need to disable it again if you prefer an AI-free phone.

Apple Intelligence transforms how users interact with their Apple devices, enhancing everything from Siri to image generation and personalized task automation.

Apple Intelligence currently combines two systems: an older one based on machine intelligence and pattern matching and a new system based on a large language model (LLM). The new system can handle changes in your questions in Siri, for example, but the existence of two forms of AI on the device makes successful deployment more complex.

Apple's new $599 iPhone 16E headlines the company's February 2025 reveal event, showcasing a lower-cost iPhone with enough power to run Apple Intelligence.