Overview

• 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.