Apple Intelligence Writing Tools unavailable in WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram

I have found this problem out too with Facebook on my iPhone. Seems hypocritical for Meta to disable Apple Intelligences writing tools in their app when Meta AI is already in there with a similar tool. I especially don’t like the fix grammar tool in Meta Ai as, unlike Apple Intelligence, it changes what I say too much.

gnsalok wrote:

As a user, I have observed that every application by default supports Apple Intelligence, such as LinkedIn and Udemy (which also works in the search bar). However, after Meta’s app update, this functionality stopped working. It appears that Apple intentionally blocked the use of Meta’s AI within these applications.

You can believe what you want, but that doesn't mean what you believe is indeed fact. EVERY app does not by default support Apple Intelligence. I don't believe Meta blocked support either. And Apple certainly didn't block anything for Meta apps. Meta apps simply haven't been integrated into Apple Intelligence. Meta HAS to work with Apple on that. Not the other way around.

A google search found that Meta and Apple are in discussion to integrate their apps into Apple Intelligence. Whether that is fact or fiction, neither of us can know. We aren't Meta, nor Apple on this user to user only forum. One thing is absolute fact and that is Meta has to do the work to integrate their apps into AI.

No, I don't think apps automatically integrated into Apple Intelligence. They simply couldn't automatically integrate. Apple owns the Application Protocol Integration (API). 3rd party apps may be provided the API, but it's up to them to use it to integrate THEIR proprietary software into AI.

And user to user only forum, means this forum, while it is hosted by Apple, is only user to user. This means, Apple doesn't actively participate here. I'm a user, just like you're a user, just like anyone else who posts here. And no, it doesn't mean you can't post your questions or experiences. But you have to accept that when post observations, not based on fact, someone (like me for example) will offer commentary like I have, which suggests your observations are not based on fact. That's not being critical of you at all. It's just you've drawn conclusions which are not correct.

You asked about do's and don'ts. Here are the Terms of Use for this forum, which you actually agreed to when you became a member of the forum, but like the vast majority of users, most never actually read --> Apple Support Communities Use Agreement - Apple Community

gnsalok wrote:

Meta apps simply haven't been integrated into Apple Intelligence.  Meta HAS to work with Apple on that.  Not the other way around.  

Do you really think all the apps, even in the search bar integrated with Apple intelligence, just before it’s launched? As a user, what I noticed is that the default behavior is that it works(at least for the apps I used), and later I find it stopped working, so I posted and asked if anyone else is facing the same issue.

Report the problem to the third-party app provider, as they have the app source code and knowledge of the app itself, and are in the best position to resolve app bugs, or to identify a reproducer and work with Apple to resolve an Apple bug.

And in the case of Meta, they will undoubtedly want to use their own large language models and not hose of Apple, and will want to collect user metadata via those services. Whether or how much Meta will use the Apple large language models is something that Meta will decide.

Can you please explain what is “user to user forum" means?

We’re other users, like you.

Those folks that work for Apple may or may not read stuff posted around here, and they very seldom post replies.

Third-party providers are less likely to read and post replies here. In recent times, I can recall all of two third-party app providers that have overtly and occasionally posted support responses for their apps around here, and neither of those posters is Meta.

Can't we post our experience or issues here?

And within the parameters set by our hosts, whatever gets posted here will probably remain posted, too.

What’s permissible has varied somewhat over time, as policies and practices at Apple have shifted.

Apple suggests reporting Apple bugs or enhancement requests directly to Apple using their feedback link, or third-party developers reporting their bugs or enhancements (with Apple) to Apple via the developer feedback tools. Apple also suggests users reporting issues or feedback involving third-party apps to report those directly to the third-party app providers. For that latter case, there’s usually a support link available in the app store page for the app.

Everything we use in iPhone owned by Apple or some third-party app. What is this community for?

What is this community for? Some days, it’s seemingly for repeatedly answering Activation Lock questions. Slightly more seriously though, these forums are about Apple users helping with or fixing other users’ problems, or pointing at related documentation or support resources.

Is there any reference about Dos and Don’ts about this forum? I appreciate your help!

From the bottom of this webpage, start here: Apple Support Communities Use Agreement - Apple Community

exactly and meta has no reason to be like that to Apple it’s not like Meta on Facebook and Instagram isn’t all ruling social media lol

Only reason I can think of is because meta might not be able to tell if I am using it or not to write posts, as it won’t automatically flag the AI label. That said, I used Meta AI writing tools, and it did not automatically force me to use the AI label when I posted, plus if they disabled Apple Intelligence writing tools, I can just use it in another app then copy and paste it any ways, so there’s honestly no purpose for Meta blocking Apple intelligence writing tools when there are already workarounds they won’t be able to stop. Only reason I can think of is because Meta might not be able to tell if I am using it or not to write posts, as it won’t automatically flag the AI label. That said, I used Meta AI writing tools, and it did not automatically force me to use the AI label when I posted. Plus, if they disabled Apple Intelligence writing tools, I can just use it in another app, then copy and paste it anyways, so there’s honestly no purpose for Meta blocking Apple Intelligence writing tools when there are already workarounds they won’t be able to stop.

gnsalok wrote:

I attempted to utilize Apple’s intelligence across various apps on my iPhone and Mac. Notably, Meta’s app, such as Instagram and WhatsApps, prevents me from accessing the Writing Tools.

After updating my WhatsApp in Mac, it stopped working in Mac as well.

The simple answer is Meta needs to integrate Apple Intelligence into their apps. Whether Apple will let Meta incorporate Apple Intelligence into apps not owned by Apple, no one here could know, as this is a user to user only forum. Keep in mind that even if you have Apple Intelligence on your devices, it is still in Beta and not fully implemented to it's final version. And Apple will be rolling out new features and updates to Apple Intelligence throughout the year.

i think have to go back Samsung phone again! i have switch iPhone 15 pro max from Samsung note 20 ultra...really slow response overall and after updated to IOS18.2 AI functions just make phone slower and not user friendly yet WhatsApp couldn't use writing too...pay money for iPhone for get this type of function.

AppleCCL wrote:

i think have to go back Samsung phone again! i have switch iPhone 15 pro max from Samsung note 20 ultra...really slow response overall and after updated to IOS18.2 AI functions just make phone slower and not user friendly yet WhatsApp couldn't use writing too...pay money for iPhone for get this type of function.

Honestly, no one here cares what phone you think best meets your needs. At least Samsung phones don't burn up anymore, so that's good. Also, Apple doesn't own WhatsApp. It's up to WhatsApp to integrate Writing Tools into their application, not Apple.

Good luck with your Samsung when you buy it. We know they never have issues........LOL

correct me if im wrong but apple can force implement the feature because when you open the keyboard on any app, the keyboard part of the app is controlled by apple only. so you could select the text and the writing tools option would show inside the keyboard and then apple can send the request to whatever servers they're using and then simply paste the output replacing the selected text.

so im not understanding that where's the interference of the app in the apple intelligence features (well atleast writing tools)

anjanbhaumik wrote:

correct me if im wrong but apple can force implement the feature because when you open the keyboard on any app, the keyboard part of the app is controlled by apple only. so you could select the text and the writing tools option would show inside the keyboard and then apple can send the request to whatever servers they're using and then simply paste the output replacing the selected text.

so im not understanding that where's the interference of the app in the apple intelligence features (well atleast writing tools)

OK, I'll correct you. Yes, the keyboard is built into iOS. But the keyboard isn't part of the 3rd party apps code. Until a 3rd party integrates their app into the core Apple Intelligence features, just using the keyboard on your iPhone cannot make that app work with Apple Intelligence. Apple doesn't own 3rd party apps. Apple cannot do anything with the code in a 3rd party app. 3rd party applications are covered by copyright protections and Apple has no right nor ability to go into the code inside someone else's application to make them do anything. Only the app developers of these apps can do that. Whether Meta who owns the apps asked about in this thread has any intention of doing that, no one here knows.

gnsalok wrote:

I edited, "It appears that Meta intentionally blocked the use of Apple Intelligence into these applications."

I saw you did and I amended my comment. Your assertion that EVERY app by default supports Apple Intelligence, is simply not true. First of all there are millions of apps in the App Store. And I can assure you, very few at this point have actually done what must be required to integrate into Apple Intelligence. Certainly NATIVE Apple apps work with Apple Intelligence, but that is most assuredly not true with all 3rd party applications.

Very frustrated with Writing Tools Iphone… want to going back to Samsung