Apple's AI-Powered Assistant Siri Gets a Fresh Look in iOS 18: Here's How to Activate It
I'm glad to hear that Siri has been improved with Apple Intelligence in iOS 18. To activate the new features and glowing look, simply update your iPhone to the latest operating system. Once updated, you can explore and take advantage of the enhanced AI capabilities that Siri now offers. Let me know if you need any help with the update or have any questions about the new features.
Apple Intelligence in iOS 18
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.
Siri Boasts New Rainbow Glow
Apple Intelligence introduced a spectrum of updates, including notification summaries. Among these features, Siri now lights up the edges of your screen with a rainbow glow when activated. 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. 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. Only specific iPhone models such as iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16E, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max are compatible with Apple Intelligence.
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.
Activating Apple Intelligence
With the first Apple Intelligence rollout in iOS 18.1, users had to manually opt-in and wait for access. However, with the latest updates, including iPadOS 18.3 and macOS Sequoia 15.3, Apple Intelligence is now enabled automatically.
If Siri's new look isn't showing up, follow these steps: If you previously disabled Apple Intelligence, the latest updates won't automatically turn it back on, so you will need to reactivate it manually. Another common reason for missing Siri's updated look is language settings, as Apple Intelligence currently supports only English.
To ensure compatibility, 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.