Apple sets 12GB RAM threshold for advanced iOS 27 Siri features (opens in new tab)

Apple’s iOS 27 developer beta expands Apple Intelligence while separating baseline support from the most advanced on-device Siri AI features. The base iPhone 17 supports Apple Intelligence, but its 8GB of unified memory falls below Apple’s 12GB requirement for two higher-tier Siri features: expressive voices and a more advanced dictation system. The update also extends Apple’s AI push across iPadOS 27 and watchOS 27, including Siri actions tied to personal data, screen context, app actions an...