Apple rolls out Priority Notifications as Apple Intelligence expands to EU

Core Insights - Apple is enhancing its AI-powered tools, particularly with the introduction of Priority Notifications, which will help users identify time-sensitive notifications more easily [1][5] - The rollout of these features coincides with the release of new software updates, including iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4, expanding the availability of Apple Intelligence to more languages and regions [2][3] Feature Updates - Priority Notifications will allow important updates to be highlighted at the top of the notification stack, improving user experience by reducing the need to sift through nonessential notifications [5] - Additional features include the ability to create a "memory movie" on Mac and a new Sketch style in the Image Playground app for detailed sketches [6] Regional Expansion - Apple Intelligence is now available to iPhone and iPad users in the EU and on the Apple Vision Pro headset in U.S. English, with plans for further expansion [1][7] - The AI suite was initially expected to launch in the EU by April 2025, delayed due to regulatory challenges [7] Language Support - The AI features are now available in multiple new languages, including French, German, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and simplified Chinese, along with localized English for Singapore and India [2]