With the introduction of Apple Intelligence and artificial intelligence to iPhone and iOS 18, many users are wondering how to unlock new AI features that are not yet available in Europe. One of the most frequently discussed methods is changing the region of your Apple ID to the United States. But what do you actually get and what restrictions remain? In this article, we will explain in detail.

1. What does changing the region to the United States unlock?

Changing the region of your Apple ID and device settings to the United States activates some of the new AI capabilities that Apple introduced with iOS 18 (provided that you have a compatible model - iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max or the upcoming iPhone 16 devices).

System suggestions with Apple Intelligence become available. You get generative artificial intelligence directly in the system. This includes rewriting texts in Notes, Mail and Messages, summaries of long texts and emails, ChatGPT-style suggestions built into the iPhone.

Apple is introducing intelligent writing tools that allow:

Rewrite – rewrite text with a different tone.

Summary – quickly create a summary.

Proofread – correct grammar and spelling errors.
Later in 2025, the new Siri with GenAI will be publicly available for the US, as part of Apple Intelligence. With the United States region activated, you will be the first to take advantage of its capabilities when it is officially released.

2. What remains unavailable (even with the US region)

It is important to know that changing the region does not completely bypass Apple's geographical restrictions. The company checks the device's IP address, SIM card and mobile operator and location (if enabled).

This means that even with the US region activated:

iPhone Mirroring, SharePlay and some AI integrations between Mac and iPhone (such as Genmoji synchronization) remain blocked in the EU.

Apple Intelligence only works in English (US). If you use Bulgarian, the typing, rewriting and Siri functions will not be active.
3. What do you need for full access to Apple Intelligence?

Requirement

Availability

iPhone 15 Pro / Pro Max or iPhone 16 series

✅
iOS 18 (or 18.4+)

✅

Region USA

✅

Apple ID registered in the USA

✅

Physical access from outside the EU

Finally, we can summarize that changing the USA region is an easy way to unlock Apple's main AI features, as long as you have a compatible model and an up-to-date version of iOS. However, due to additional IP, SIM and location checks, some features remain unavailable in Europe, regardless of settings.

If you want to make the most of Apple Intelligence, you will need not only a US region, but also a device with physical access outside the EU.

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