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Latest stableiOS 26.6.1
ReleasedAugust 17, 2026
Official compatibility list29 entries
Confidence97%
LATEST MAJOR FEATURES

Features with real compatibility rules

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ChatGPT integration within experiences like Siri, Writing Tools, and Image Playground

ChatGPT integration within experiences like Siri, Writing Tools, and Image Playground is an Apple Intelligence capability whose availability depends on Apple's device, language, and region requirements.

3 structured requirements
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Genmoji

Genmoji is an Apple Intelligence capability whose availability depends on Apple's device, language, and region requirements.

3 structured requirements
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Image Playground

Image Playground is an Apple Intelligence capability whose availability depends on Apple's device, language, and region requirements.

3 structured requirements
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Image Wand (iOS and iPadOS only)

Image Wand (iOS and iPadOS only) is an Apple Intelligence capability whose availability depends on Apple's device, language, and region requirements.

3 structured requirements
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Live Translation in Messages

Live Translation in Messages is an Apple Intelligence capability whose availability depends on Apple's device, language, and region requirements.

3 structured requirements
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Live Translation in Phone, and FaceTime

Live Translation in Phone, and FaceTime is an Apple Intelligence capability whose availability depends on Apple's device, language, and region requirements.

3 structured requirements
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Live Translation with AirPods (iOS only)

Live Translation with AirPods (iOS only) is an Apple Intelligence capability whose availability depends on Apple's device, language, and region requirements.

3 structured requirements
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Siri enhancements, like product knowledge, more resilient request handling, more natural voice, and the ability to type to Siri

Siri enhancements, like product knowledge, more resilient request handling, more natural voice, and the ability to type to Siri is an Apple Intelligence capability whose availability depends on Apple's device, language, and region requirements.

3 structured requirements
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Use Apple Intelligence models in Shortcuts

Use Apple Intelligence models in Shortcuts is an Apple Intelligence capability whose availability depends on Apple's device, language, and region requirements.

3 structured requirements
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Writing Tools

Writing Tools is an Apple Intelligence capability whose availability depends on Apple's device, language, and region requirements.

3 structured requirements
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Auto-categorize in Reminders

Auto-categorize in Reminders is an Apple Intelligence capability whose availability depends on Apple's device, language, and region requirements.

3 structured requirements
Other

Clean Up in Photos

Clean Up in Photos is an Apple Intelligence capability whose availability depends on Apple's device, language, and region requirements.

3 structured requirements
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KNOWN ISSUES & FIXES

Confirmed, not crowded

No issue is currently confirmed by the official sources in this Vertical Slice. Tephone does not invent “common issues” to fill the module.

No verified fixed-issue relation is published yet.

SOURCES & VERIFICATION

Official Apple evidence

Release, compatibility and feature requirements were verified on August 28, 2026. Each relationship keeps its source snapshot and immutable revision.

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