Hands on with Apple Intelligence writing tools in iOS 18.1 [Video]

This article was proofread and rewritten multiple times by Apple Intelligence. The first, very early version of Apple Intelligence’s writing tools is available in the new iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1 betas. And I wasted no time putting the new tools to use in this article.

Here’s a hands on look at what Apple Intelligence’s writing tools can do.

Apple has integrated its writing tools into the standard text system in iOS and iPadOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1.

This means that you don’t need to use Apple’s apps in order to use them.

I write all my articles in Ulysses, and even though the app hasn’t received any special updates for iOS 18 or Apple Intelligence, I was able to use all AI writing tools there.

To use the new writing tools, you simply select some text, and in the pop-up menu, select ‘Writing Tools.’

Here are the various options you’ll find when using the new writing …