Apple Delays Full Apple Intelligence Rollout in EU Until 2025 Over Regulatory Issues

Apple said its full Apple Intelligence suite will not be available to users in the European Union until April 2025, citing compliance challenges tied to the bloc’s Digital Markets Act. The delay affects the company’s broader AI rollout, including advanced Siri features that are expected to integrate OpenAI’s ChatGPT, and will push back availability for EU customers on iOS 18.1 and later updates.

The company said some Apple Intelligence tools may arrive separately, with features such as Writing Tools expected to roll out on a different timeline. Apple did not provide a detailed public breakdown of which capabilities will be delayed beyond the initial launch window, but the decision underscores the complexity of introducing AI products in markets with strict competition and privacy rules.

The setback adds to growing tensions between major technology firms and European regulators, who have intensified scrutiny of platform power, data handling and consumer protections. For Apple, the delay means EU users will wait longer than customers in other regions to access the company’s newest AI-driven software features, as it works to align the product with local regulatory requirements.