The latest version of MacOS brings AI-powered writing assistance to Apple Mail, offering users help with composing, proofreading, and refining their email communications.
New Email Enhancement Features: Apple Intelligence, introduced with MacOS 15.1, now integrates directly with Apple Mail to provide AI-powered writing assistance and email management capabilities.
- Users can access features like proofreading, rewriting, email summarization, and bullet point conversion
- The system offers different tone options to help users craft more effective messages
- Apple Intelligence can assist with both new emails and replies
Technical Requirements: The new email enhancement features have specific hardware and software prerequisites for users to access these capabilities.
- Compatible only with Apple Silicon-powered Mac devices
- MacOS 15.1 or later required for functionality
- System requires explicit activation of Apple Intelligence in System Settings
Setup Process: Enabling Apple Intelligence follows a straightforward procedure within the Mac operating system.
- Users must first access System Settings through the Apple menu icon
- Navigation to Apple Intelligence settings is available through the search function
- The feature requires toggling the On/Off slider to activate
Usage Instructions: The email enhancement tools are readily accessible within the Mail application’s compose window.
- The Apple Intelligence icon appears in the toolbar of the compose window
- Users can select email text and choose between Proofread or Rewrite options
- Multiple tone adjustments can be applied and compared before sending
- Changes can be made iteratively until the desired result is achieved
Practical Applications: The tool offers flexibility in enhancing various aspects of email communication.
- Helps users craft more professional and effective communications
- Allows for tone adjustments to match different audience needs
- Enables quick refinement of existing drafts without manual rewriting
- Provides multiple revision options before final sending
Looking Ahead: While Apple’s entry into AI-powered email assistance represents a significant step forward for native Mac applications, the limitation to Apple Silicon devices suggests this is just the beginning of Apple’s AI integration strategy, with potential expanded capabilities and device support likely in future updates.
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