Apple Intelligence Launch Draws Mixed Reactions from Influencers on X

Apple Inc’s highly anticipated “Apple Intelligence” has recently been officially launched with the release of iOS 18.1, macOS 15.1, and iPadOS 18.1, triggering a wave of discussions and analysis among tech influencers on X during the last week of October 2024. While some influencers express excitement about the new AI-powered features, others voice disappointment, citing limited functionality and unmet expectations, reveals the Social Media Analytics Platform of GlobalData.

Shreyasee Majumder, Social Media Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Influencers convey a nuanced perspective on Apple Intelligence, with some highlighting practical benefits like voice note transcription and notification summaries, while others regard the current version as preliminary, needing future updates to deliver the transformative experience that Apple envisions. Cautious optimism prevails among influencers, as some of them reserve their final judgment on its actual capacity to enhance workflows or risk falling short, as with the original Siri.”

Below are a few popular influencer opinions captured by GlobalData’s Social Media Analytics Platform:

1. Bilawal Sidhu, Future of Creation & Computing at Metaversity LLC:

“No doubt that Apple intelligence is off to an underwhelming start. But the ability to record voice notes and calls — and have them instantly transcribed and available inside the notes app is very useful. Notification summaries are equally useful to reduce mental clutter….”

2. Matthew Berman, Owner & CEO at Forward Future:

“1. Apple Intelligence is Live…but Limited Apple’s hyped “Apple Intelligence” model finally launched in iOS 18.1 but lacks many promised features. Users are finding it useful, but underwhelming…..”

3. Raymond Wong, Ex-Deputy Tech Editor at Inverse:

“A few years from now I hope to look back and see whether Apple Intelligence really changed how I use my phone and “compute” on the go or if it ended up being another unfulfilled promise like the original Siri”

4. Shelly Palmer, CEO of The Palmer Group:

“News Story #1: Apple Intelligence is here and with it comes advanced writing tools for text proofing, tone adjustments, and summarization. Also: contextual understanding for Siri, “Type to Siri,” and expanded settings navigation.”