Apple announced at its Worldwide Developers Conference that its most powerful on-device artificial intelligence models will require new hardware. This strategy creates a clear incentive for customers to upgrade to future product lines.
Top-tier AI features require an iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, M4-based iPad, or M3-based Mac. All compatible devices must feature at least 12GB of RAM.
While existing iPhone 15 Pro hardware supports many Apple Intelligence features, the company is reserving the most advanced capabilities for upcoming devices.