iOS 27: Seven new features are being announced next month - 9to5Mac
Apple just handed users the keys. iOS 27 is letting you pick your own AI model—Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, or anyone else.
Why it matters
Apple's shift to model choice in iOS 27 signals a major platform strategy change: moving from proprietary AI to an open marketplace model. This affects how AI startups distribute, how enterprises deploy, and which models win consumer mindshare.
The key facts
9 to knowiOS 27 launching next month with user-selectable AI models
Apple allowing rival AI providers (Google, OpenAI, Anthropic) to be chosen by users
New AI-powered photo editing tools included in release
Feature represents shift from closed Apple Intelligence to open model selection
iOS 27 announcement scheduled for next month
Users can choose rival AI models (Claude, Gemini, Grok implied competitors)
AI-powered photo editing tools included
Feature spans camera, photo, and core iOS functionalities
Model selection available across iOS 27 features (platform-wide, not siloed)
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