Only 3 iPhones are getting the best version of Siri AI — here's which features are locked to certain models (www.techradar.com)

Apple recently announced that only three of its iPhone models—the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air—will support the advanced version of its Siri AI, powered by the Apple Foundation Models (AFM) Core Advanced. This model requires 12GB of RAM, enabling exclusive features like customizable voice settings and an improved dictation system. While all iPhones will benefit from an enhanced Siri experience, the advanced dictation capabilities provided by AFM Core Advanced significantly improve accuracy and efficiency in converting speech to text, making it particularly valuable for hands-free users. This development is significant for the AI/ML community as it highlights the increasing demand for more capable on-device machine learning models that can handle complex tasks such as natural language processing and voice recognition. The AFM Core Advanced model boasts 20 billion parameters, suggesting a notable performance improvement for users with compatible devices. As Apple hints at potential future features exclusive to more powerful hardware, the disparity between high-end models and their predecessors could widen, raising questions about software accessibility and user experiences across various device generations.