Apple's ios 27 to allow third-party ai models

Apple may be loosening its grip on AI on iOS devices with the upcoming iOS 27 update. The company is reportedly planning to allow users to choose from select third-party AI models to power system-wide features across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, according to a Bloomberg report.

Third-party ai to replace apple's models for certain features

With iOS 27, third-party AI models like Claude and Gemini could replace Apple's own models for features such as Writing Tools and Image Playground. This means users may have more options to tailor their AI experiences on Apple devices.

The company is also planning to allow users to select a different Siri voice for various AI models, making it easier to identify where answers are coming from. This could be important for Apple, as it intends to inform users that it's not responsible for content generated by third-party models.

Apple will refer to the new capabilities as