Meta eliminates the use of Apple Intelligence in its iPhone apps

Meta removes the option of using Apple Intelligence Writing tools for four of its applications, CNET confirmed on Thursday. Initially, these options were activated on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads, but they seem to have been removed for some users.

It seems that the Meta of AI features of Apple’s AI features seem may have started As early as December 2024, bringing confusion of iPhone Owners who may have relied on the function in their applications. Meta and Apple did not respond to requests for comment.

CNET senior writer Abrah Al-Hetti dug deeper. When she tries to emphasize the text on Instagram to be rewritten, she only saw the “Write with AI” option, which instead of offering the Apple Intelligence Writing Tools, leads to a Meta window.

On threads and WhatsApp, Al Hattie did not see the opportunity to change his text with AI at all. She also did not see Apple Intelligence on the Facebook app, but only the “Help me” tool, which then leads to Meta Ai.

CNET also confirmed that Apple Intelligence Writing Tools are still available on Signal, Bluesky and X (before Twitter)

The change was first noticed by Brazilian technology blog SorzerrhatS Appleinsider did a little more digging in the Apple Developer documentation to confirm that iOS and IPados Applications must manually activate the feature along with the findings of Apple support forums.

At a time when artificial intelligence Everywhere, and every massive technology company builds its own solutions to compete with each other, the Meta decision to remove the use of Apple Intelligence writing tools may not be incredibly surprising. Meta probably wants users to use their AI instead of Apple.

What are these writing tools?

Apple Intelligence Writing Tools is just one of the few features powered by AI by the iPhone manufacturer. Apple Intelligence Currently available for only iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 modelsThehe 2024 iPad Miniand select Mac computers.

To access the tool writing feature, you must emphasize the text you want to make adjustments and the “Writing Tools” menu will appear in the floating menu above your text. That is, if the feature is accessible to the application you are trying to use it.

Writing tools will allow you to easily read your text about any grammatical errors and redirect the overall text, including predefined settings for friendly, short or professional.