Below are all the different ways you’re able to use these Apple Intelligence summary features.

For an Apple Intelligence email summary, open an email in the Mail app and selectSummarizeat the very top.

The most important information from the message or thread will appear above the email.

A variety of summaries from Apple Intelligence

This also works automatically for your whole inboxa summary is displayed in the preview before you open a message.

ThisSummarize Previewstoggle controls this option.

Get there on an iPhone or iPad viaSettings>Notifications>Summarize Notifications.

The Summarize button in an email in macOS Mail

On a Mac, go toSystem configs>Notifications>Summarize Notifications.

To get digests of texts, turn onSummarize MessagesinSettings>Apps>Messageson iPhone/iPad).

On a Mac, open Messages, and then go toMessages>Settingsand turn it on under theGeneraltab.

The Notifications and Summarize Notifications settings in iOS

This setting is active by default.

Summaries appear next to conversations automatically.

The Summary will appear on the right side of the screen, next to the article.

The Notifications heading and “Summarize notifications” options in System Settings in macOS

Writing Toolsanother Apple Intelligence featurecan summarize web pages and more.

ChooseWriting Tools, and then clickSummaryto get a text summary, or clickKey Pointsfor a bulleted summary.

Apple Intelligence can summarize audio through the Notes app.

Examples of Apple Intelligence message summaries on a Mac

This feature works for audio recorded as a note and forcalls you record on your iPhone.

Just tap the recording, and then chooseSummary.

Transcripts of recorded calls are stored in theCall Recordingsfolder.

A Summary block in the Reader view of macOS Safari

Your rig must be included in the list below to be eligible to summarize content using Apple Intelligence.

The gadget must also be updated to at least iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, or macOS Sequoia 15.1.

Additionally, Apple Intelligence is available only on Siri-supported devices that have the unit language set to US English.

The Summary option for selected text via Writing Tools on a Mac

What Are Apple Intelligence Summaries?

Applesgenerative AIfeatures are designed to save you time and make it easier to focus on what matters.

On your Lock Screen, notification summaries make it easier to stay on top of things.

A brief summary of a call in the iPhone Notes app

it’s possible for you to skim key details from stacked notifications without feeling overwhelmed.

This feature is especially useful for group chats that wont stop buzzing.

For long threads, theres an option to generate a focused summary that highlights the important bits.

Use Writing Tools for a quick summary.

This can make digesting the text quicker and easier.

Not only can you summarize, but also rewrite and proofread your writing.

Apple Intelligence also supports audio summaries.

These examples highlight a major advantage: saving time.