Apple is reportedly planning a big shift in how AI works on iPhones. With iOS 27 expected later this year, users may get the freedom to choose which AI models power different features on their devices. According to Bloomberg, Apple is testing a system that lets users pick from multiple third-party AI models instead of relying on just one.
Internally, Apple is reportedly calling this feature ‘Extensions.’ It is designed to connect AI models from installed apps directly with Apple’s AI features. It will allow users to ‘access generative AI capabilities from installed apps on demand, through Apple Intelligence features such as Siri, Writing Tools, Image Playground and more,’ reads a message reportedly shown in test versions of the software.
Interestingly, this feature is not expected to be limited to iPhones. It may also arrive on iPadOS 27 and macOS 27.
Apple is said to be testing AI models from companies like Google and Anthropic. However, it’s still unclear how ChatGPT will fit into this setup. Since ChatGPT is already available on Apple devices, it may continue to remain one of the options users can choose.
This move could be Apple’s way of catching up in the AI race. The company has often been seen as slower than competitors when it comes to launching new AI services. But instead of building everything from scratch, Apple seems to be focusing on making its existing devices smarter by integrating different AI tools.
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With CEO Tim Cook set to step down later this year, the responsibility of shaping Apple’s AI future will fall on John Ternus. His approach could define how Apple competes in a market where AI is becoming a key part of everyday technology.
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