Apple’s new AI tool, “Apple Intelligence,” has rolled out with the launch of iOS 18.1, macOS 15.1, and iPadOS 18.1, setting off a flurry of discussions among tech voices on X. This update, highly awaited by Apple fans and tech experts, brings AI-driven features like voice note transcriptions and refined notification summaries. However, despite the excitement, the response from online influencers has varied, with praise and scepticism emerging.
A Mix of Hope and Discontent Among Influencers
Tech influencer opinions on Apple Intelligence are far from united. Some users are happy, noting the tool’s potential for daily tasks, such as turning voice notes into text and offering more organized alerts. These features, they say, add a practical edge to Apple’s toolset. However, others feel let down, saying that the new AI features lack the depth or power they had expected. Many see the tool’s current version as a work in progress, hinting that it may need future updates before it can fully live up to its promise.
Bilawal Sidhu, Future of Creation & Computing at Metaversity LLC said “No doubt that Apple intelligence is off to an underwhelming start. But the ability to record voice notes and calls — and have them instantly transcribed and available inside the notes app is very useful. Notification summaries are equally useful to reduce mental clutter….”
The Owner and CEO of Forward Future, Matthew Berman said “Apple Intelligence is Live…but Limited Apple’s hyped “Apple Intelligence” model finally launched in iOS 18.1 but lacks many promised features. Users are finding it useful, but underwhelming…..”
According to the Ex-Deputy Tech Editor at Inverse, Raymon Wong, he will assess the feature a few years from now to see if there is any change. He said “A few years from now I hope to look back and see whether Apple Intelligence really changed how I use my phone and “compute” on the go or if it ended up being another unfulfilled promise like the original Siri”
A Cautious View on Future Upgrades
Shreyasee Majumder, a social media analyst at GlobalData, says that Apple Intelligence has sparked a mix of hope and doubt. Many influencers want to see if the tool will grow to meet high hopes. This careful view is like the launch of Apple’s voice assistant, Siri, which also drew early doubts about missed promises. Majumder notes that while some influencers see value in Apple Intelligence, they stay wary, waiting for updates that could show its true power.
As Apple Intelligence grows, its win may rest on its skill to shift from early tools to more advanced ones. The view from influencers shows that, while there is much interest in Apple’s AI, Apple will need to keep up with user needs to fully win its crowd.