According to reports, Apple plans to open its in-device AI models to third-party developers at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2025. This move aims to promote app development and expand Apple's intelligent features, enhancing the appeal of iPhones and Macs.
Apple is currently developing a software development kit (SDK) that will enable developers to use its smaller, on-device AI models instead of more advanced cloud-based models. This approach is similar to Google's Gemini Nano AI, which offers comparable services for Android devices. By opening up its AI technology, Apple hopes to spark a wave of new intelligent apps that fully utilize the potential of its systems. These AI technologies power features such as notification summaries, text editing, and basic image generation.
Currently, developers can only integrate limited Apple smart features, such as AI writing tools and image generators, but cannot use Apple's core AI models (Apple foundation models) to build their own AI-driven functions. Apple has long been seen as lagging behind in the AI field, as its competitors like Samsung and Google have already integrated more advanced AI features into their devices. Earlier, Apple suspended its AI news summary feature due to errors, causing dissatisfaction among media outlets. Its Genmoji tool sometimes produces strange results when creating custom emojis, and Siri faces issues with delays.
By opening up its AI models, Apple may encourage developers to create applications that make iPhones and Macs stand out.
The upcoming WWDC next month is expected to be one of the major announcements, with the opening of AI models likely to be highlighted. Additionally, Apple plans a significant redesign of iPhone, iPad, and Mac software, codenamed "Solarium," which will unify the look and feel of the various operating systems, bringing them closer to the visionOS used by its Vision Pro headset.
Developers may also receive new tools to build voice-driven features through Siri, although these features may not arrive until the release of iOS 19, expected later this year or in 2026. There are other AI project leads, including an energy-efficient AI mode and an AI health app with a virtual health coach, though the latter is expected to come in 2026.
Key Points:
1. 🛠️ Apple plans to open its AI models to developers at WWDC 2025 to promote app development.
2. 📱 The new SDK will allow developers to use on-device AI models rather than relying on cloud services.
3. 🌐 Apple hopes developer innovation will enhance the competitiveness and appeal of iPhones and Macs.