# New Apple Intelligence Capabilities Now in iOS 26
While Apple Intelligence may not yet present the significant Siri enhancements that were anticipated, a plethora of additional features has just been introduced in iOS 26. Here’s everything you need to know.
In iOS 18, Apple Intelligence featured slightly over 20 functionalities. However, iOS 26 brings forth an additional 20+ features and enhancements—all within a single software update.
Here’s the comprehensive list of new AI functionalities divided into four categories:
## Communication
Communication takes center stage with Apple Intelligence in iOS 26, offering enhancements to the Messages, FaceTime, and Phone applications.
## Expanding into More Applications and Languages
Apple has broadened the scope of Apple Intelligence to include new system and third-party applications in iOS 26, along with additional supported languages.
– **Apple Maps Enhanced Search**: Improved, more efficient search capabilities in Maps thanks to AI.
– **Shortcuts AI Actions**: Utilize actions that leverage Apple’s AI models, Writing Tools, or image generation features.
– **Auto-Categorizing Reminders**: Effortlessly convert a messy list into a well-organized and categorized one.
– **Reminders Suggestions**: Generate new reminders based on information from emails, websites, or notes.
– **Apple Wallet Order Tracking**: AI will extract order tracking details directly from your email inbox, including Amazon orders.
– **AI Models for Third-Party Applications**: Applications can utilize Apple’s Foundation Models to implement new AI functionalities.
– **New Supported Languages**: Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Swedish, Turkish, Chinese (traditional), and Vietnamese.
## Image Creation Enhancements
Apple’s Genmoji and Image Playground features have received several improvements in iOS 26.
## Miscellaneous
Completing Apple Intelligence’s iOS 26 update, there’s a new battery mode, significant visual intelligence updates, and expanded notification summaries.
Additionally, Apple has numerous watchOS 26 Apple Intelligence features that necessitate iOS 26 to operate the AI models, potentially qualifying them as iOS features as well.
## iPhone Compatibility for Apple Intelligence in iOS 26
When Apple Intelligence was launched last year, it supported a limited number of very recent iPhone models.
There’s some good news and bad news regarding iOS 26:
– The good news is, if your iPhone supported last year’s AI capabilities, all of Apple Intelligence’s new features will function as well.
– The bad news is, Apple has not extended AI support to any earlier devices.
This means you will require an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, or any iPhone 16, iPhone 17, or iPhone Air model to access the new features.
Which new Apple Intelligence capabilities in iOS 26 do you enjoy the most? Share your thoughts in the comments.
