Apple's next-generation iPhone personal assistant is evolving thanks to Apple Intelligence in iOS 18. With this major update, Siri not only gets smarter but also flaunts a vibrant new interface.
If you are not seeing Siri's colorful glow yet, here's everything you need to know about activating Apple Intelligence and ensuring your device is compatible.
Siri Boasts New Rainbow Glow
Apple Intelligence introduced a spectrum of updates, including notification summaries and Genmoji. Among these features, Siri now lights up the edges of your screen with a rainbow glow when activated. But this isn't just for aesthetics: this visual enhancement hints at a deeper integration of AI capabilities into Apple's voice assistant.
However, if Siri's new interface isn't appearing on your device, it may be due to software settings or hardware limitations.
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Is Your iPhone Compatible with Apple Intelligence?
Although iOS 18 is available for iPhone XS and later, not all models can support Apple Intelligence due to the heavy on-device AI processing required.
According to CNET, only the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16E, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max are the supported iPhone models of AI.
Additionally, Apple Intelligence is available on M-series Macs and iPads, along with the latest iPad Mini powered by the A17 Pro chip.
If you own one of these devices, you should see Siri's new shimmering glow when activated. Mac users will notice this effect in the Siri search field rather than on the screen edges.
How to Activate Apple Intelligence on Your iPhone
With the first Apple Intelligence rollout in iOS 18.1, users had to manually opt-in and wait for access. However, the latest updates, iOS 18.3.2, iPadOS 18.3, and macOS Sequoia 15.3 now enable Apple Intelligence automatically.
If Siri's new look isn't showing up, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings, then click Apple Intelligence & Siri.
- Make sure Apple Intelligence is turned on.
- Restart your device if necessary to refresh the settings.
If you previously disabled Apple Intelligence, the latest updates won't automatically turn it back on, so you will need to reactivate it manually.
Check Your Siri Language Settings
Another common reason for missing Siri's updated look is language settings. Apple Intelligence currently supports only English. To ensure compatibility:
- Navigate to Settings. Head to Apple Intelligence & Siri.
- Set the language to one of the following:
- English (Australia)
- English (Canada)
- English (Ireland)
- English (New Zealand)
- English (South Africa)
- English (United Kingdom)
- English (United States)
If you previously changed Siri's language to another one, switching back to English does not automatically enable Apple Intelligence. You may need to toggle Apple Intelligence off and on again and restart your iPhone.
While the AI assistant has arrived with interesting features, the Siri chief admitted that Siri's features were not that great, pointing out Apple's "dry" marketing of the product, according to Gizmodo.
