Apple to Introduce On-Device AI Features in iOS 18, Enhancing Privacy

Apple's upcoming iOS 18 update will focus on on-device processing for AI features, aiming to boost user privacy and data security.

iOS 18's AI features will be processed on the device, eliminating the need for cloud-based data handling.
The move is seen as a competitive edge over Google, emphasizing privacy in the AI capabilities race.
Initial on-device AI features will include enhanced Siri and auto summarizing, with no cloud processing component.
Despite the privacy benefits, on-device processing requires more powerful hardware, potentially limiting some features to newer iPhone models.
Apple's strategy includes potential future cloud-based AI features, indicating a hybrid approach as technology evolves.