Apple to Let Users Choose Rival AI Models Across iOS 27 Features

May 5, 2026, 5:19 PM UTC

Apple Inc. will let users choose from a range of outside artificial intelligence services to power features across its software, building on a strategy to turn its devices into a comprehensive AI platform.

Users will be able to select from multiple third-party AI models for tasks like generating and editing text and images, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The change is slated for iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 this fall, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans are private.

Apple is working on a similar approach for Siri, allowing users ...

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