Apple Intelligence, Apple’s new suite of AI tools, is front and center in every iPhone 16 marketing campaign and is the future of iOS. From proofreading and summarizing to a Siri upgrade that makes the voice assistant your personal assistant in your pocket, there’s an Apple Intelligence feature for everyone.
One of those features, however, could be an absolute game changer and no one seems to be talking about it. Overshadowed by Genmoji and Image Playground, this feature might not even be on your radar, but it absolutely should be.
That’s why I can’t wait for this one Apple Intelligence feature that could change my life and maybe yours too.
The most underrated Apple Intelligence feature
Focus modes first launched as part of iOS 16 in 2022, and to be honest, I’ve barely touched them. I can see the appeal, but my iPhone 15 Pro Max is usually a cluttered mess so I’ve never bothered to properly set up Focus.
That’s where Apple Intelligence comes in. With iOS 18.1, coming this October, iPhone owners will be able to use Focus Mode, powered by Apple’s AI, to “Reduce Interruptions.” It may not sound exciting, but Focus Mode uses the power of AI to determine whether a notification is important or not, helping you take back control of your life and get rid of annoying notifications for good.
According to Apple, the new feature is “an all-new Focus that understands the content of your notifications and shows you the ones that may need immediate attention, like a text message about picking up your child from daycare later today.”
‘Reduce Interruptions’ could potentially become the default mode for your iPhone, allowing Apple Intelligence to use its power and personalized contextual skills to determine whether or not you should see a notification, or whether you can wait for it to show up later.
I constantly struggle with the clutter on my internet, whether it’s an endless email inbox (Mail powered by Apple Intelligence helps with that) or an endless list of notifications. This Focus mode might be the best addition of Apple Intelligence to the best iPhones.
To learn more about Apple Intelligence, be sure to read our iPhone 16 review, our iPhone 16 Pro review, and our hands-on Apple Intelligence.