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iOS 27's most advanced on-device AI needs 12GB of RAM – and most iPhones don't have it

The memory requirement cuts deeper than Apple's existing AI compatibility list
Facepalm: Apple released the first public beta for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 this week, bringing several new generative AI features, many of which utilize on-device AI models running locally on devices supporting Apple Intelligence. However, it has now been confirmed that the most sought-after on-device AI features will only run on a handful of devices with compatible hardware.