Apple could let you pick a favorite AI model in iOS 27

May 5, 2026 Stevie Bonifield

A hands-on photo of Apple’s iPhone 16E.

The next update to Apple's operating systems could allow users to choose their preferred AI model for running Apple Intelligence. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to allow third-party chatbots to power its AI features system-wide in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, all expected for this fall. In addition to running Siri, compatible third-party AI models, called "Extensions," will also now be able to run other Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools and Image Playground.

According to Gurman, Apple will also allow users to choose different Siri voices for different AI models - Siri responses from one of Apple's …

Read the full story at The Verge.

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