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Apple unveiled its third-generation Apple Foundation Models, AFM 3, at WWDC 2026, which includes a 20-billion-parameter AI model that runs on iPhone without sending data to a cloud server.

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WWDC 2026

Who
Apple, Google, NVIDIA
What
Apple unveiled its third-generation Apple Foundation Models, AFM 3, at WWDC 2026, which includes a 20-billion-parameter AI model that runs on iPhone without sending data to a cloud server.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:51:32 GMT · 4h 23m ago
Where
WWDC 2026 ·
Why
Apple faced criticism for its AI strategy being too cautious and closed, and the new model aims to address this by offering powerful on-device AI.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Apple's new AFM 3 model could significantly enhance user privacy by processing AI tasks directly on the iPhone, reducing reliance on cloud servers, and offering advanced AI features like improved Siri and photo editing.

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