ChatGPT is coming to iOS 18
If you’re not happy with Apple Intelligence, Apple will allow you to use ChatGPT privately for free instead via Siri and system wide like with Writing Tools.
Even though Apple has introduced Apple Intelligence and server-side LLMs powered by Apple Silicon, the company has given users an option to utilize ChatGPT instead. For example, the option may appear when asking Siri a question or when writing with Writing Tools.
The partnership allows users to access ChatGPT’s 4o model for free, at least to some extent. Users can also connect their premium account for more specific options, rather than relying on a GPT app.
iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia are available to developer beta testers on Monday. The ChatGPT integration won’t be available until sometime after the public release of the operating systems in the fall, so don’t expect early access to the feature.
