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Apple’s cloud-based AI models will not be part of the update at the time of launch. Instead, developers can only use features that are handled by the device, such as editing text, creating images and notifying users. It is similar to Gemini Nano from Google, a tool that brings AI to Android apps right on users’ devices.

New Delhi: Apple is planning to allow developers to access its local AI models used in Apple Intelligence, as reported by Bloomberg. The update will let third-party developers access Apple’s large language models using a new software development kit (SDK). Apple will present the SDK at this year’s WWDC, which starts on June 9.

Familiar strategy for Apple

Apple’s approach is to first introduce the system to its own devices, then gradually open it to outside developers. In the past, the company has taken the same approach with apps for the App Store and Apple Watch. By doing things this way, Apple can manage its growth and still have control.

At the same time, Apple is building AI tools for its own employees to use. A report in May pointed out that Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet is powering a new feature in Xcode. Apple is developing a new AI coding assistant, Swift Assist, but it has had problems with how reliable and fast it works.

If Apple makes the announcement as expected, the AI model access will be a big highlight at WWDC 2025. It suggests Apple is making a serious effort to offer AI tools for developers while trying to keep pace with Google and Microsoft. If iOS, macOS and iPadOS are also getting a unified “Solarium” design, Apple might be planning a larger move towards AI.

Limited access, big potential

At present, developers can use Apple Intelligence by writing with AI tools or working with the Image Playground. When the SDK is released, developers will be able to use Apple’s AI technology, which can result in new app features. Apps that use their own cloud models, for example, ChatGPT or Claude, will not get much help from the new policy.

If Apple opens these models up, it could help the AI ecosystem in its devices, allowing developers to add more intelligence on the device. Apple might improve its models by considering how developers use and react to them. The SDK is built to work with iOS 19 and all later versions.

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