If you're an iPhone owner eager to get started with Apple Intelligence after the launch of iOS 18.1, you might be disappointed to discover that there's a waitlist to access the new AI features.
The delay might be down to Apple's Private Cloud Compute (PCC) platform, which is responsible for processing AI requests that can't be managed on-device.
The process of granting users access to the server space needs to be staggered, possibly due to advanced authentication methods.
Most users are only on the waitlist for a few hours or minutes, and more Apple Intelligence features are expected with iOS 18.2.