Turn Off Apple Intelligence Notification Summaries - A Simple Guide

Apple Intelligence Notification Summaries in iOS 18

Apple’s iOS 18 update introduced Apple Intelligence, bringing with it an AI-driven capability to condense notifications. This feature intelligently groups multiple notifications originating from the same application.

Instead of a continuous stream of alerts, users now receive a consolidated summary displayed on their lock screen. This summary presents the core information from all bundled notifications in a single, easily digestible card.

How the Feature Works

Once you’ve reviewed the summarized information, the notification stack can be dismissed. Alternatively, tapping the summary card allows access to each individual notification within the group.

Despite its innovative approach, the notification summary feature isn't without its imperfections. Instances of inaccurate summarization have been reported.

Potential Issues and Customization

Sometimes, these inaccuracies lead to amusing results, while at other times, they simply diminish the feature’s usefulness. The AI may fail to accurately represent the notification content.

If you find that these summaries are creating more confusion than clarity, options are available to disable the feature entirely or to adjust its settings. Users can therefore tailor the experience to their preferences.

Ultimately, the goal is to provide a more streamlined and manageable notification experience, but user feedback will be crucial for refining its performance.

Managing iPhone and iPad Notifications

To adjust notification settings on your iPhone or iPad, navigate to the Settings app and select "Notifications." From there, tap on the "Summarize Notifications" option.

Within this section, you'll find two primary methods for controlling summarized notifications. You can disable the AI-powered summarization feature globally for all applications.

Disabling Summarized Notifications

To turn off notification summaries for every app, simply toggle the "Summarize Notifications" switch located at the top of the screen. This will revert to standard, individual notifications.

Per-App Notification Control

Alternatively, you have the ability to manage notifications on an individual app basis. This allows for customized control over which apps utilize the summarization feature.

By selecting an app from the list, you can specifically disable Summarize Notifications for that application, while leaving the feature enabled for others. This provides a granular level of control.

• Adjusting these settings ensures you receive notifications in a manner that best suits your preferences.
• The "Summarize Notifications" feature aims to consolidate less urgent alerts.

Ultimately, the choice between global disabling and per-app control depends on your individual needs and how you prefer to manage your alerts.

Managing Notifications on macOS

To disable notification summaries on a Mac, begin by accessing the Apple menu located in the upper-left corner of the screen. From there, navigate to System Settings and then select Notifications.

Within the Notifications settings, choose the Summarize Notifications tab. You can then deactivate the feature by toggling Summarize Notifications off.

Like the options available on iPhones and iPads, users have the ability to disable notification summaries on a per-app basis.

Limitations in Category Control

Currently, the operating system does not provide a method for disabling notification summaries for entire categories of applications. This means you cannot, for example, universally turn off summaries for news or finance apps.

Categories such as productivity, utility, shopping, and travel also lack this broad control option.

Apple's Response to Feedback

In January, Apple announced plans to release a software update. This update will aim to more clearly identify notification summaries as being AI-generated.

The update will also address concerns regarding potential inaccuracies within these AI-summarized notifications, improving overall user experience and trust.