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emadrigal63
User level: Level 1 (13 points)

Missing Apple Intelligence in 18 pro max US based/US phone

Just got IPhone 18 pro max - Apple Intelligence not working. Model number is from US I am also in US. Languages both set to English. Any help?

Posted on Sep 21, 2026 11:20 PM

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WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Sep 22, 2026 12:14 AM in response to emadrigal63

First, the menu option has been renamed to just "Siri". In iOS 27, Siri is the core agent for Apple Intelligence, so you will no longer see a combined section labeled "Apple Intelligence & Siri" like on older iOS versions. Go to Settings > Siri to find the setup prompts.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256362459