# Apple will allow users to select from third-party artificial intelligence AI models.

*genai · news · 2026-05-05 · The News International*

## Key points

- Apple will let users select third-party AI models for tasks in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27.
- The new 'Extensions' feature in iOS 27 enables AI model selection via the Settings app.
- Third-party AI providers can participate by enabling compatibility through their App Store apps.
- Apple has internally tested integrations with Google and Anthropic AI models.
- Google's Gemini is expected to power Apple's revamped Siri later this year.

**Companies:** Apple, Alphabet, Anthropic
**Countries:** United States

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