When Apple released iOS 18 in 2024, the update introduced Apple Intelligence to the iPhone 16 lineup as well as the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. But it wasn't until Apple released iOS 18.4 in March 2025, that Visual Intelligence arrived on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, and those iPhones could access the feature from their device's Control Center.
That iOS update also brought new music controls to all iPhones. These controls can also be found in the Control Center, and they can give you easy access to musical playlists that, depending on your mood, could help you sleep, relax or be more productive.
Here's what you need to know about the new controls and how to add them to your Control Center.
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New Apple Intelligence controls
For now, only those with an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max or the iPhone 16 lineup can access Apple Intelligence features. With iOS 18.4 or later, those people got three new dedicated Apple Intelligence controls: Talk to Siri, Type to Siri and Visual Intelligence.
Here's how to find these controls.
1. Swipe down from the top-right corner of your Home Screen to open your Control Center.
2. Tap the plus (+) sign in the top-left corner of your screen.
3. Tap Add a Control.
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