Apple Intelligence exclusive to newer Apple devices, sparking concerns of forced upgrades, hardware requirements explained.

From Nasdaq: 2024-06-20 15:56:45

Apple Inc. revealed that Apple Intelligence will be exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, Macs, and iPads with M1 or newer chips, sparking concerns of forced upgrades. Executives clarified that older devices lack hardware requirements for AI features during an interview at WWDC 2024.

Key figures from Apple, like John Giannandrea and Craig Federighi, addressed concerns over Apple Intelligence exclusivity. They explained that the advanced AI features demand specific hardware capabilities, restricting support for older devices.

Craig Federighi emphasized the iPhone 15 Pro’s A17 Pro chip, boasting a powerful 16-core Neural Engine capable of 35 trillion operations per second. He highlighted the need for at least 8GB of RAM in all Apple Intelligence-compatible devices, indicating significant advancements in processing power and memory.



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