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Apple Adds Third-Party AI to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27

5/6/2026

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Apple Enables Third-Party AI

Apple will let U.S. users choose third-party generative AI models in iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27.
The Extensions framework links apps to Apple Intelligence tools such as Siri, Writing Tools and Image Playground.
Developers in the App Store program can supply models for Extensions, shifting Apple from building a large model to using external services.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT already powers some Apple Intelligence tasks, with the update adding more third-party providers.

Summary

Apple Adds AI

Apple announced a dedicated App Store category for AI apps compatible with the new Extensions framework.
Apple’s multi-year deal with Google will provide Gemini models and cloud infrastructure to strengthen its foundational models.
Users must install the provider’s app from the App Store before setting its model as the default for Siri or Writing Tools.

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Apple Enables Third-Party AI

Apple will let U.S. users choose third-party generative AI models in iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27.
The Extensions framework links apps to Apple Intelligence tools such as Siri, Writing Tools and Image Playground.
Developers in the App Store program can supply models for Extensions, shifting Apple from building a large model to using external services.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT already powers some Apple Intelligence tasks, with the update adding more third-party providers.

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