Report: iOS 27 will let you choose your AI model
Bloomberg reports Apple is building a feature called Extensions that lets users plug third-party AI models into Apple Intelligence.
The report
According to Bloomberg, iOS 27 will let users pick third-party large language models to power Apple Intelligence features.
- The feature is internally called Extensions.
- It is also coming to iPadOS 27 and macOS 27.
- Models from Google and Anthropic are being tested.
Test software reportedly describes it as a way to "access generative AI capabilities from installed apps on demand."
What about ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is currently the only third-party model in Apple Intelligence; its future role is unclear.
Note
This is a report; Apple has not confirmed it. Expect details at WWDC in June.
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