Apple launches the iPhone into the AI era with free software update

Apple is releasing a free package update that will inject its first dose of artificial intelligence into its iPhone 16 lineup arsenic nan trendsetting institution tries to drawback up pinch technology's latest craze.

The upgrade to nan iOS 18 operating strategy connected Monday arrives much than a period aft 4 iPhone 16 models equipped pinch nan typical machine spot needed to powerfulness nan AI features went connected waste astatine prices ranging from $800 to $1,200. Last year's premium models — nan iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max — besides person a processor that will alteration nan AI exertion aft nan package update is installed.

Recent versions of Apple's iPad and Mac machine besides tin beryllium updated pinch nan software.

Countries extracurricular nan U.S. won't beryllium getting nan AI package for their iPhones until adjacent twelvemonth astatine a day still to beryllium determined. Apple spent nan past 5 weeks testing nan AI package among an assemblage of iPhone owners who signed up to thief nan institution good tune nan technology.