Apple announced on Monday that certain Apple Intelligence features coming in iOS 27 will carry daily usage limits, although iCloud+ subscribers will score higher usage allowances than free users.
Apple said the limits apply to features that rely on “powerful server models,” such as image generation. Apple says increased access will be available with most iCloud+ subscription plans.
Some Apple Intelligence features, including image generation, have daily usage limits because they rely on powerful server models. Increased access is available with most iCloud+ subscription plans, which also include Apple Intelligence support for compatible Home cameras.
This suggests the cheapest iCloud+ tier, priced at $0.99 per month, may not qualify for the higher limits. Subscribers on any higher iCloud+ tier, or subscribers to an Apple One bundle, will likely benefit from the expanded access to advanced AI image generation and other server-reliant features.
iCloud+ subscribers will also enjoy added benefits in the Home app, such as upgraded support for HomeKit Secure Video on compatible smart cameras.
Apple Intelligence and Siri AI in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 are available on iPhone 16 models or later, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad models with M1 or later, MacBook Neo (A18 Pro), Mac with M1 or later, Apple Vision Pro, Apple Watch Series 9 or later, Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later, and Apple Watch SE 3 when paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone nearby.
Users who enable Apple Intelligence on supported products set to a supported language will have access this fall with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27.
