The iPhone 16’s main selling point will be its on-device AI capabilities, and Apple is said to be prepping the biggest iOS update ever, so here’s everything said to be in store.
In less than a year, having generative AI and AI algorithms inside phones has become the « next big thing », as Google and Samsung lead the way with the Pixel 8 and Galaxy S24. Now that the iPhone 16 announcement is starting to appear on the horizon, we expect Apple to also step up its game and introduce a bunch of neat AI features alongside its 2024 phone lineup.
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With CEO Tim Cook hinting at major AI-related announcements for this year’s worldwide developer conference (WWDC), it is safe to say that AI integration will be the main selling point for the iPhone 16 series.
Apple might be a little late to the party, but we are hoping to see the tech giant throw its own twist and offer something that stands out from the strong competition on the Android side. Here you will find everything we know about the iPhone 16 AI features so far.
Some of the information below is based on leaks and rumors, so keep in mind that not all that is mentioned here is guaranteed to come with this year’s iPhones. If you prefer waiting until everything is official, you can come back after Apple’s WWDC, which starts on June 10, when we will have the company will announce all iOS 18 AI features during the event.
All rumored iPhone 16 AI features
On-device and Cloud-Based AI
According to one of the more recent Power On newsletters from Gurman, Apple plans to have most of the iPhone 16’s AI features be carried out by on-device AI. The main reason behind this choice is security, which Apple is known for prioritizing with its devices.
Having most AI functionality happening on-device also means that features will work quickly. Cloud-based AI features usually have some delay as the information goes to the Cloud, gets processed, and is sent back to your phone again.
The major downside, however, is that on-device AI cannot handle extremely complex AI algorithms, something the more powerful Cloud computers are perfectly capable of.
