If you’re uncertain about activating [Apple Intelligence](https://mashable.com/article/apple-intelligence-explained-what-is-it-ai) on your [iPhone](https://mashable.com/category/iphone), the forthcoming [iOS update](https://mashable.com/article/new-ios-18-features-2025) will set it to on by default.
As [previously mentioned this year](https://mashable.com/article/apple-intelligence-automatic), Apple’s [AI capabilities](https://mashable.com/article/how-to-use-apple-intelligence) will automatically engage upon the installation of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, or macOS 15.3 — all set to be released shortly. This includes the [iPhone 16 models](https://mashable.com/review/iphone-16-and-iphone-16-plus), along with the [iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max](https://mashable.com/review/apple-iphone-15-pro-max-review).
[SEE ALSO: How to use Apple Intelligence](https://mashable.com/article/how-to-use-apple-intelligence)
Per [Apple’s beta developer notes](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/ios-ipados-release-notes/ios-ipados-18_3-release-notes), “For users who are new or updating to iOS 18.3, Apple Intelligence will automatically activate during the iPhone setup process. After configuring their devices, users will be able to access Apple Intelligence features.”
If you’re apprehensive about having [Apple Intelligence features](https://mashable.com/article/apple-ios-18-2-apple-intelligence) — including the debated [Notification Summaries](https://mashable.com/article/apple-ai-news-alerts-suspended) — enabled by default, you can swiftly disable them. Here’s how.
### How to Enable or Disable Apple Intelligence on Your iPhone
**Total Time:** 2 minutes
**What You Need:**
– iPhone 16 model, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max
– iOS 18.3
#### Step 1: Update Your iPhone to iOS 18.3
Access *Settings* from your Apple account to see if there are any software updates. iOS 18.3 is anticipated to be released in the next few days.
#### Step 2: Open Settings
Go to your iPhone’s *Settings* menu.
#### Step 3: Select “Apple Intelligence & Siri”
Scroll through the menu and select “Apple Intelligence & Siri.”
#### Step 4: Toggle Off “Apple Intelligence”
Disable the “Apple Intelligence” feature by turning it off.
Interested in [what Apple Intelligence can accomplish](https://mashable.com/article/how-to-use-apple-intelligence) on your [iPhone](https://mashable.com/article/apple-ios-18-2-apple-intelligence) or [Mac](https://mashable.com/article/apple-intelligence-mac-5-ai-powered-features)? Mashable provides all the information you require.