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Most iPhones Can't Run New AI Siri: Report
9 Jun
Summary
- Over 850 million iPhones lack basic AI capabilities.
- 1.3 billion iPhones cannot use advanced Siri features.
- 12 GB of unified memory is needed for advanced Siri.
Apple's recent unveiling of an AI-powered Siri faces a significant accessibility challenge, as a substantial portion of its user base owns devices lacking the necessary hardware. Morgan Stanley research indicates that over 850 million iPhones are not equipped to handle even basic Apple Intelligence queries. Furthermore, more than 1.3 billion iPhones are unable to utilize the advanced functionalities of the newly upgraded Siri.
The center of Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference, this long-awaited Siri overhaul is a key strategy to compete with rivals. However, the brokerage firm highlighted that selling hardware based on software strength is difficult, especially when AI accessibility is a major factor in smartphone upgrades. To run the most advanced Siri features, users require 12 GB of unified memory, a specification met only by newer models like the iPhone 15 Pro and subsequent releases.
