Recently, Apple announced a major update, stating that the upcoming iOS 26 system will be officially released next month and will integrate one of the most advanced AI models available - OpenAI's ChatGPT-5 model. This move will significantly enhance the performance of Apple Intelligence, marking another important step for Apple in the field of artificial intelligence.
ChatGPT-5 performs exceptionally well, featuring strong reasoning capabilities and practical coding tools. It also has significant improvements in voice interaction and video perception. Compared to the current GPT-4 model supported by Apple Intelligence, ChatGPT-5 is more powerful and efficient. Apple stated that when Apple Intelligence encounters specific requests it cannot handle, it will use the capabilities of ChatGPT-5 to provide users with more accurate and intelligent responses.
This system integration also brings a series of highly anticipated new features. For example, Apple Intelligence will add real-time translation functionality in FaceTime and messaging apps, making cross-language communication more convenient and smooth; through the Visual Intelligence feature, the overall system content search experience will be greatly improved, allowing users to find the information they need faster and more accurately.
Notably, users do not need an OpenAI account to access these new features. However, users who have linked their OpenAI accounts will enjoy subscription discounts, which undoubtedly provides users with more choices and benefits.