Developers Integrate Apple Intelligence into iOS Apps, Offering On-device AI Features
A wave of developers are rapidly incorporating Apple’s new local AI models into their iOS applications, unlocking features like intelligent recipe tagging, contract summarization, and streamlined task management – all processed directly on the user’s device. The rollout coincides with the anticipated release of iOS 18, signaling a meaningful shift towards on-device artificial intelligence capabilities for iPhone and iPad users.
This move to on-device processing addresses growing privacy concerns surrounding data sent to cloud-based AI services, while also offering faster and more reliable performance. The integration impacts a broad range of app categories,from productivity and cooking to document management,and represents the first wave of applications leveraging Apple’s commitment to bringing AI directly to its users. Developers anticipate further expansion of these features as Apple’s local models evolve and become more accessible.
Recipe app crouton is among the first to utilize Apple Intelligence,employing the technology to automatically suggest tags for recipes and name timers. Beyond organization, Crouton also leverages AI to dissect lengthy recipe instructions into concise, easy-to-follow cooking steps.
Digital signing application SignEasy is also integrating Apple’s local models to extract crucial data from contracts and provide users with succinct document summaries before signing. This feature aims to simplify complex legal agreements and empower users with a clearer understanding of their commitments.
TechCrunch will continue to update this list as more applications adopt Apple’s on-device AI capabilities.
