Apple reportedly planning third-party AI model support in iOS 27
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Apple is reportedly planning to allow users to choose third-party AI models to power Apple Intelligence features in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, expected this fall. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, compatible third-party AI models called "Extensions" could run Siri, Writing Tools, and Image Playground system-wide. Users may also be able to select different Siri voices for different AI models.
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· 3 pulledAccording to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to allow third-party chatbots to power its AI features system-wide in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, all expected for this fall.
In addition to running Siri, compatible third-party AI models, called 'Extensions,' will also now be able to run other Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools and Image Playground.
According to Gurman, Apple will also allow users to choose different Siri voices for different AI models.
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