How to Turn Off Apple Intelligence on Your iPhone, iPad, or iMac

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If you’re looking to turn off Apple Intelligence features on your iPhone, iPad, or iMac, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re concerned about privacy or just want a simpler user experience, following these steps will help you disable these features on your devices.

How to Turn Off Apple Intelligence on Your Devices

For iPhone and iPad:

Open Settings: Start by tapping on the Settings app on your home screen. This is the gear icon that you’ll find on your device.

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Scroll to Privacy & Security: Locate and tap on the “Privacy & Security” option. This section controls many privacy-related features of your device.
Select Analytics & Improvements: Here, you’ll find an option called “Analytics & Improvements.” Tap on this to access the settings related to Apple Intelligence.
Turn Off Data Sharing: You’ll see several options here, including “Share iPhone Analytics” and “Share with App Developers.” Toggle these options off to stop sharing data.
Disable Siri Suggestions: If you’re also looking to disable Siri’s suggestions, go back to the main Settings menu, select “Siri & Search,” and toggle off the suggestions that you don’t want, such as in-app suggestions or on the lock screen.

For iMac:

Open System Settings: On your Mac, click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner, and then select “System Settings.”
Go to Privacy & Security: In the sidebar, find and click on “Privacy & Security.”
Manage Analytics & Improvements: Scroll down to the “Analytics & Improvements” section. Here, uncheck any options related to sharing analytics or other data with Apple.
Adjust Siri Preferences: If you want to disable Siri capabilities, return to the main System Settings menu and click on “Siri & Spotlight.” From here, you can turn off Siri completely or adjust how it interacts with your apps.

By following these straightforward steps, you can regain control over your data and the features that Apple Intelligence offers on your iPhone, iPad, and iMac. Letting go of certain settings can simplify your experience and enhance your privacy. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to ask!