
Apple's strongest on-device AI model for iOS 27 requires at least 12GB of RAM on iPads and Macs, with iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air named for iPhone support. Devices with 8GB may support Apple Intelligence but miss the heaviest local model. RAM now determines whether a device feels ready for Apple's next AI wave.
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Apple limits advanced AI to select devices
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