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- Apple will launch its iPhone 17 lineup on Tuesday 9 September.
- The new equipment will include new Apple Intelligence features through iOS 26.
- Users can also reach the latest iOS 26 AI features in older models.
While Apple is organizing its Big iPhone 17 launch event on Tuesday, where he will launch its latest and largest smartphone so far, if you are considering buying the latest equipment to leave just new AI features in iOS 26, you would like to rethink.
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While the iPhone 17 will be able to run the latest experiences best due to its most advanced glasses, pre -models can also use the full suit of Apple Intelligence features. All you have
To find a complete list of facilities and compatible phones, keep reading below.
What new AI features come with iOS 26?
The iOS 26 includes a suit of AI features guaranteed to level your everyday iPhone experience. While AI features may not be the most attractive, they provide practical ways in your apps including photos, messages, calls, and more. New AI includes an attraction of features:
- Visible intelligence
- Real time translation
- Automics in Apple Music
- Shortcut using Apple Intelligence
- Assist
- Spatial photos
- Workout friend
For more comprehensive list of features, which includes the details of what they do for you, you can go to the article here: 7 assistant AI features launching in iOS 26 next week,
Which iPhone models support these new AI features?
You will need at least one iPhone 15 Pro (Or a new model) to use these features.
To experience these new features, the requirement of the latest hardware of Apple may look like a planned untouchability or money grab, and it is probably a bit of both. But there is also a hardware aspect, Apple claims that the provision is due to processing hardware (eg RAM and memory), which is necessary to support its new AI features-especially for those tasks that require on-device processing.
Processing on AI functions provides two major benefits: it keeps the information more safe and ensures low delay. Apple claims that all iPhones, especially old models, have processing power to handle those tasks. New AI features will rely on both cloud-based and on-device processing based on the complexity of the work.
In particular, Apple has said that these tasks require at least A17 Pro Chip of Apple, which is currently found only in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro MaxThis means that the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, while the Pro model was released simultaneously, would not support the AI ​​upgrade, as those phones only have A16 Bionic SoC of Apple. To enjoy iPhone 16 Lineup features, A18 and A18 Pro Chips, which make them the best for full AI experience.
If you are not the iPhone 15 Pro or later and never plan to upgrade, do not worry; You may still experience some Apple intelligence features, especially those who run through the cloud. If you want full experience, however, you can start preparing to buy a new iPhone.
Which Mac and iPad models support Apple Intelligence?
The good news is that if you are a Mac or iPad user, you will not need the latest model. To use AI features on Mac or iPad, your device will require at least M1 chip; Apple is currently creating M4 iPads and M3 MACS, many users with old equipment must have some wigley rooms to test the latest AI features.
