Apple’s Generative AI Feature May Not Be Compatible with Standard iPhone 15 Models

Apple is poised to embrace the exciting realm of generative AI at next week's World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC). Recent reports suggest a promising partnership with OpenAI that aims to enhance Siri’s capabilities significantly.

Bloomberg has released a fresh wave of rumors that offer insights into what will be revealed at the keynote event scheduled for Monday at 10 a.m. PT. One key highlight is the name: Apple Intelligence. The company appears keen on keeping the AI branding for its foray into large language models (LLMs).

This initiative, referred to as Apple Intelligence, signals a broader commitment to this technology, potentially encompassing the collaboration with OpenAI and the introduction of a new chatbot. Users can expect it as an opt-in beta, similar to the developer-focused operating system updates Apple typically rolls out after WWDC. The feature is anticipated to debut on the latest versions of the iPhone, iPad, and Macs.

According to the report, some older devices will also support this system, including iPads and Macs equipped with an M1 chip or newer, as well as the iPhone 15 Pro. Unfortunately, it appears that the standard iPhone 15 might not have access to this feature.

Apple Intelligence will initially focus on enhancing existing applications. For instance, it may provide page summarizations in Safari and concise notification summaries. Additionally, Siri is expected to undergo a significant update in 2024, expanding its functionality to include voice-activated photo editing. This reinforces the notion that Apple’s drive into AI is not about flashy new features, but about creating a more intuitive and user-friendly operating system.

Despite the reported hardware constraints, the system will not rely entirely on on-device processing. It will incorporate a combination of local and cloud-based computing, depending on the complexity of various tasks.