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Increased Storage Requirement: Apple Intelligence now needs 7GB of free space, up from the initial 4GB, due to new AI features introduced in iOS 18.2.
AI Features: The latest updates include ChatGPT integration, Image Playground, Image Wand, Genmoji, and Visual Intelligence, which demand additional storage.
Device Limitations: Devices with smaller storage capacities, like 128GB, may face challenges meeting these requirements if already low on space.
All-or-Nothing Approach: Apple Intelligence cannot be partially enabled; users must activate all features or turn them off entirely.
Future Updates: iOS 18.3 and 18.4 are expected to add more AI features, which might increase the storage requirements further.
Managing Storage: To free up space, users can offload unused apps and data via the Storage section in Settings or System Settings.
Disabling AI: Users who don't need Apple Intelligence can disable it to conserve storage space entirely.
Footnote Removed: Apple no longer mentions future increases in storage needs, but ongoing AI upgrades suggest further space demands are likely.