iPhone models that will have access to new Apple 'AI' features as most won't be compatible

Apple has announced a new AI feature for its latest iOS 18 update, but it will only be compatible with newer models.

Chief executive of Apple Tim Cook announced this week the arrival of iOS 18, which is set to be one of Apple’s biggest updates ever.

It’s a new technology called ‘Apple Intelligence’, and the innovative new feature is set to transform what users can do with an iPhone.

The tool was described as a ‘personal intelligence system for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that combines the power of generative models with personal context to deliver intelligence that’s incredibly useful and relevant’ by Cook at the launch.

It comes off the back of a deal to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into Siri.

It is one of the biggest Apple updates to be launched. (Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

But Apple has made it clear that they are looking to separate themselves from other, similar tools in the space.

Apple hopes the new feature will hush critics, who have said the tech-giants have been slow to adopt new AI technology features.

One of the main stand out features is their focus on privacy, which will give it a leg up in the battle against their competitors.

They are trying to lean away from the controversies of the tech, which has proven to be dangerous at times.

At the launch, Cook said: “We’re thrilled to introduce a new chapter in Apple innovation.

“Apple Intelligence will transform what users can do with our products - and what our products can do for our users.

“Our unique approach combines generative AI with a user’s personal context to deliver truly helpful intelligence.

“And it can access that information in a completely private and secure way to help users do the things that matter most to them.

“This is AI as only Apple can deliver it, and we can’t wait for users to experience what it can do.”

“Apple Intelligence will transform what users can do." (Hakan Nural/Anadolu via Getty Images)

However, as great as it all sounds, not every iPhone user will get the luxury of using this new tool.

Apple Intelligence will only work on the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro Max.

It will also be available on Macs and iPads, so long as they have one of Apple’s M-series chips.

Apple has said the reason for this is due to the phones' increased processing powers, that earlier models do not have.

And there’s some good news for Siri, as it has received some considerable upgrades.

iOS 18 will mean that Siri comes with a fresh animation that pops up across the whole screen.

Users will be able to chat to it by typing as well as talking.