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Apple Intelligence

Apple, Apple, 2026

Read on October 16, 2026

What it is: Apple's product page for Apple Intelligence features in iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27, including the new on-device model for more accurate Dictation and the devices that support it (in a footnote).
How much weight it carries: Primary source for Apple's stated hardware requirements. Marketing page; the accuracy improvement is Apple's claim, not an independent measurement.

Facts taken from this source

Apple says any app can tap into the on-device models that power Apple Intelligence, and that the features built on them work offline.
“Any app can tap into the on-device models that power Apple Intelligence, and the features you build work offline.” (Developer section, Foundation Models framework)
Apple says on-device processing lets Apple Intelligence be aware of your personal information without collecting it.
“With powerful on-device processing, Apple Intelligence is aware of your personal information without collecting your personal information.” (Privacy section, Great powers come with great privacy)
Apple's improved on-device Dictation model in macOS 27 is available on Macs with M3 or later and at least 12GB of unified memory.
“Improved accuracy in Dictation. A powerful new on-device model allows Dictation to understand you even better as you speak. ... iPad models with M4 and later and at least 12GB of unified memory, and Mac models with M3 and later and at least 12GB of unified memory.” (Improved accuracy in Dictation, footnote 6)

Vendor page

Apple, Apple, 2026

Read on October 16, 2026

What it is: Apple's product page for Apple Intelligence features in iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27, including the new on-device model for more accurate Dictation and the devices that support it (in a footnote).
How much weight it carries: Primary source for Apple's stated hardware requirements. Marketing page; the accuracy improvement is Apple's claim, not an independent measurement.

Apple says any app can tap into the on-device models that power Apple Intelligence, and that the features built on them work offline.
“Any app can tap into the on-device models that power Apple Intelligence, and the features you build work offline.” (Developer section, Foundation Models framework)
Apple says on-device processing lets Apple Intelligence be aware of your personal information without collecting it.
“With powerful on-device processing, Apple Intelligence is aware of your personal information without collecting your personal information.” (Privacy section, Great powers come with great privacy)
Apple's improved on-device Dictation model in macOS 27 is available on Macs with M3 or later and at least 12GB of unified memory.
“Improved accuracy in Dictation. A powerful new on-device model allows Dictation to understand you even better as you speak. ... iPad models with M4 and later and at least 12GB of unified memory, and Mac models with M3 and later and at least 12GB of unified memory.” (Improved accuracy in Dictation, footnote 6)