It's being reported this morning that with the release of iOS 18.1 beta 2, Apple has introduced access to Apple Intelligence for English speakers in the European Union. Previously, this feature was restricted, but now users in the EU can explore Apple’s advanced AI capabilities.

Apple initially limited this feature to the US because it only supports US English. Another barrier was regulatory restrictions within the EU, likely related to the Digital Markets Act. While these issues have not been fully resolved, the current beta allows EU users with a US App Store ID to test Apple Intelligence. According to GizChina.

Apple’s new service offers a wide range of features, including text composition, email drafting, app automation, image generation, and document summarization. However, these capabilities demand significant processing power. Compatibility is limited to the iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max and iPads with M1 Processors.

Installing iOS 18.1 Beta

• If your device is compatible, follow these steps to install the iOS 18.1 developer beta:

• Install the Beta: First, download and install the iOS 18.1 developer beta on your device. Make sure to follow the official instructions.
• Adjust Language & Region:
• Open the Settings app, then navigate to General ➝ Language & Region.
• Tap Add Language and select English (US).
• Under Region, choose United States. This change won’t affect your App Store purchases.
• Enable Apple Intelligence:
• Go back to the main Settings menu and tap Apple Intelligence & Siri.
• Set the language to English (United States).
• Join the Apple Intelligence waitlist by tapping Join Waitlist under the Intelligence section.
• Activate the AI Features: After a brief wait, the option to turn on Apple Intelligence should appear. Tap it to enable the AI features on your device.

For more on this, read the full report by GizChina.