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Where Nova is strong

Nova is a separate companion. It finds a gap in the calendar, drafts the mail, and waits. It connects the tools you already use.

Where the other goes further

Apple Intelligence is there with no extra app, inside Apple’s system. Nova does not replace that.

Side by side

• Where it sits

  Nova A companion you call on the desk.

  Apple Intelligence Inside macOS.

• Before a write

  Nova A card, then your yes.

  Apple Intelligence Apple’s own writing tools.

• The model

  Nova A key you bring, or a local model.

  Apple Intelligence Apple’s on-device help, where Apple offers it.

• The screen

  Nova On request, the front window. Nova points. You click.

  Apple Intelligence Inside Apple’s apps.

• Which computers

  Nova Apple Silicon.

  Apple Intelligence Apple’s devices.

October 2026. The other product can change.