A Bloomberg report says iOS 27 will let iPhone users choose rival AI from Google or Anthropic for writing, images and Siri, so privacy terms will matter.
Apple is reportedly preparing to let iPhone owners swap its own AI for a rival's. According to Bloomberg, iOS 27 will include a feature Apple calls "Extensions." It would let people pick services such as Google's Gemini or Anthropic's Claude to power parts of the phone, instead of relying only on Apple's technology. The update is expected this fall.
Extensions would live in the Settings app. Outside developers could connect their AI models to Apple's system. Once those models are installed from the App Store, a user could choose which one handles Writing Tools and Image Playground. Those are Apple's built-in features for rewriting text and creating images. The choice would apply across iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Siri is part of the plan too. The report says Siri may work with outside assistants like Gemini and Claude. Each one could get its own voice, so a listener can tell whether an answer came from Apple or from another service.
When Apple Intelligence launched, ChatGPT was Apple's only outside partner. The report says its use fell short of early expectations. It also describes a tense relationship, since OpenAI has been trying to hire Apple engineers to build its own hardware.
Opening the door to several companies means Apple depends less on any single one. Apple already used Google's technology to build the core models behind Siri. It also uses Anthropic's technology inside its own infrastructure. Apple is reportedly testing the software with Google and Anthropic.
Apple reportedly plans a dedicated App Store section for compatible AI apps. It would carry clear notices that Apple is not responsible for what outside models produce. In practice, if you switch, the service you choose is the one handling your writing and questions. Its privacy terms and accuracy become your concern.
The report does not say which companies will be available at launch or whether any will charge. These details come from a report rather than an Apple announcement, so they could change before release.
If iOS 27 lets you choose your AI, read the privacy terms of any service before you make it the default on your phone.
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