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Apple is restricting full access to its advanced on-device Siri AI model to newer hardware, effectively gating features like customizable voice, precise dictation, and cross-app task execution behind specific device requirements. This fragmentation means users on older iPhones, iPads, and Macs will face a significantly diminished experience despite the platform's broader AI capabilities. The move highlights a critical trade-off between advanced local AI processing and legacy hardware support that power users must consider when evaluating the longevity of their devices.

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Will your iPhone support Siri AI? The answer is complicated

ZDNetJune 10, 20265 min read

With iOS 27, only certain iPhone models and other devices will support all Siri features. Here's how this works.

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Only newer devices can access all the features of Siri AI. Older devices can't use the advanced on-device AI model. The advanced model lets you tweak Siri's voice and dictate accurately. Apple spent much of its WWDC keynote on Monday touting Siri AI. This new and hopefully improved version of the voice assistant promises…

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