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Kaycee Hill

iOS 18.1 lets you proofread any text with Apple Intelligence — here's how to use it

Apple Intelligence logo on iPhone iOS 18.1.

Despite testing countless writing tools over the years, the new proofreading feature in Apple Intelligence feels genuinely useful in iOS 18.1. This isn't just another spell-check — it's an AI-powered writing assistant that works across your device, and crucially, keeps your text private. For those wondering how to activate Apple Intelligence, you'll find it seamlessly integrated into your familiar typing experience.

Beyond text, Apple Intelligence opens up new possibilities across iOS — you can use Clean Up, Apple's take on the Magic Eraser, and there's even an updated version of Siri that you can type to. The proofreading feature in Writing Tools feel less like add-ons and more like natural extensions of iOS, working directly on your device to catch errors, suggest improvements, and help you write with confidence.

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