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iOS 27 will let you choose between Gemini, Claude, and more for AI features: report
https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/05/ios-27-will-let-you-choose-between-gemini-claude-and-more-for-ai-features-report/
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According to a report by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, iOS 27 is expected to introduce a new way to integrate with third-party AI platforms. This means users will be able to choose from various third-party models such as Google and Anthropic, and there will also be a feature to customize Siri based on the responding external model.
Apple calls them 'Extensions'. The test version explains that "Siri, writing tools, image playgrounds, and other Apple intelligence features allow access to generative AI capabilities provided by installed apps when needed."
As part of Apple's strategy to make its devices a comprehensive AI platform, users will be able to select one of the external AI services to power the functionality of their software.
According to sources familiar with the matter, users will be able to choose from several third-party AI models for tasks such as text and image generation and editing. These changes are expected to be implemented in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 this fall, they said. The plans were requested anonymously due to their confidential nature.
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https://x.com/markgurman/status/2051716077227299225
