A report says Apple is planning to let iPhone, iPad, and Mac users select third-party AI providers for parts of Apple Intelligence in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. According to Bloomberg, Apple will use a Gemini-based model for Apple Intelligence and Siri features, but users would also be able to choose alternatives such as Google Gemini and Anthropic Claude instead of relying on a single built-in or default option. The change is tied to an “Extensions” capability that allows Apple Intelligence features—such as Writing Tools, Image Playground, and Siri—to pull generative AI capabilities from installed apps on demand. Earlier versions reportedly made ChatGPT available as an option in place of Apple’s own AI for certain functions, including Siri-related features, writing, and image generation. In iOS 27, the sources say additional third-party chatbots could be supported if they integrate via the new Extensions system. The reports also indicate Apple plans to differentiate outputs by letting users select different voices for Siri depending on which provider is generating the response, helping users tell whether Siri or an external AI model is responding.
Report: iOS 27 lets users choose third-party AI models for Apple Intelligence features
A report says Apple is planning to let iPhone, iPad, and Mac users select third-party AI providers for parts of Apple Intelligence in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. According to Bloomberg, Apple wil...
- Reports say Apple plans an “Extensions” system in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 for Apple Intelligence features.
- Users would be able to choose third-party AI providers for functions such as Siri, Writing Tools, and Image Playground.
- Gemini-based AI is expected to be part of Apple’s Apple Intelligence setup, but alternatives like Claude would also be selectable.
- Siri voice output may change based on which AI provider is responding.
- Compatibility would depend on third-party apps supporting the new Extensions capability.
Apple’s plan to let users choose between multiple AI models marks a shift from a controlled system to a more open platform approach
3 months agoApple is reportedly planning to open Apple Intelligence to third-party AI services like Google Gemini and Anthropic Claude with a new 'Extensions' system in iOS 27
3 months agoiOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 will let users set third-party AI services as the default for Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools and Image Playground, reports Bloomberg. Apple has signed a deal with Google and plans to use a Gemini-based model for Apple Intelligence and Siri features in iOS 27, but users will also be able to choose their favorite AI service as an alternative. Apple has already partnered with OpenAI to make ChatGPT available in lieu of Apple's built-in options for Siri, Writing Tools, and Image Playground on iOS 26, but in Apple's upcoming software updates, other third-party chatbots like Claude and Gemini will also be available. Instead of being limited to ChatGPT, users will select their preferred AI service. Users can choose any AI provider that adds support for Apple's new iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 "Extensions" feature. From Bloomberg: "Extensions allow you to access generative AI capabilities from installed apps on demand, through Apple Intelligence features such as Siri, Writing Tools, Image Playground and more," according to a message shown in test versions of the software. Apple also plans to let users choose voices from third-party AI services for Siri, which would make it clearer whether Siri or another AI product like Gemini is responding. Siri would use one voice, while responses from third-party AI options would use another voice. Apple has many other AI-related changes planned for iOS 27, with details available in our iOS 27 roundup.Related Roundup: iOS 27Tags: Apple Intelligence, ChatGPTThis article, "iOS 27 Will Let You Pick Claude or Gemini Instead of ChatGPT for Apple Intelligence" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
3 months agoiOS 27 will give users a new way to integrate with third-party AI platforms, according to a new report. This will let iPhone users choose from multiple third-party models from companies like Google and Anthropic, including the ability to set custom voices in Siri depending on which external model is responding. more…
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