Apple initially has no plans to give its speaker systems access to Apple intelligence functions. As Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman wrote in his newsletter on Sunday, Apple is instead focusing on new hardware. Since the new Siri relies heavily on local, large language models in addition to cloud use, this is not technically possible.
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Apple currently sets the limit of support through Apple Intelligence at 8 GB of RAM. This is also a reason why only the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max as well as all M-SoC Macs support the technology. The HomePod and HomePod mini should only have 1 GB. It is also not possible to run Apple Intelligence with Siri entirely in the cloud. This technology works in conjunction with what is available locally, says Gurman. “The cloud alone does not work.”
In addition, the HomePod’s sales figures are comparatively low, which makes it economically unattractive for Apple to expand here. And yet: Anyone who has bought a HomePod will be very angry. Then Siri on the iPhone will be much better than on the speaker. It remains to be seen whether Apple includes a way to easily access Apple intelligence via the HomePod on an iPhone or Mac.
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However, according to Gurman, Apple is working on a whole new category of devices that combine robotic elements with displays, but whose core is Apple intelligence. A kind of HomePod with a movable screen that extends towards the user is conceivable – or a completely new type of hardware. The fact that Apple is working on a combination of iPad and HomePod – or an Apple TV with camera – has been in the rumors for a long time.
Apple Intelligence is due to appear in the autumn, but initially only in the US English language version. Apple does not want to initially introduce the technology within the European Union as the company sees regulatory concerns. However, the improved Siri will not appear until later, probably not until 2025. By then there will still be time for new hardware with speakers. According to Gurman, Apple’s Vision Pro will have access to Apple Intelligence, but this may take until next year.
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