Apple revealed that some advanced Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features in iOS 27 will only be available on the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air due to requiring more powerful silicon.

WWDC presentation

Who

Apple; Craig Federighi

What

When

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:30:32 GMT · 2h 54m ago

Where

WWDC presentation ·

Why

Apple's most advanced AI features, such as expressive voices and advanced dictation, require more powerful silicon that is only present in the newest hardware.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Users with older iPhone models, including relatively new ones like the iPhone 16 Pro Max, will not get the full iOS 27 AI experience, potentially influencing purchasing decisions for those seeking the most advanced features.

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Mashable
https://mashable.com/tech/iphone-17-and-other-m4-devices-will-get-advanced-ai-tools-ios-27
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