While Google is busy bringing its Gemini AI assistant to Google TV and Wear OS, Apple fans are left wondering when Apple Intelligence will expand beyond iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Currently, devices like Apple TV and Apple Watch don’t support Apple Intelligence, and there are a few reasons why it might be a while before they do.
Apple Intelligence: A Phased Rollout
Apple is taking a cautious approach with Apple Intelligence, rolling out features in phases. The initial phases focused on writing tools, text summarization, and integrating ChatGPT into Siri. Future phases will bring more advanced capabilities like onscreen awareness and enhanced app control.
However, many of these features aren’t particularly useful for devices like Apple TV and Apple Watch. While having ChatGPT on your wrist might be interesting, it’s not a game-changer. And features like onscreen awareness, while potentially useful on a larger screen, are still under development for iPhones and iPads.
It seems likely that Apple wants to refine Apple Intelligence on its core devices before expanding it to other platforms.
Hardware Limitations
Another major hurdle is hardware. Apple Intelligence requires powerful processors to handle its on-device processing for privacy reasons. Current Apple TV and Apple Watch models may not have the necessary processing power to support Apple Intelligence in its current form.
The latest Apple TV uses the same A15 chip as the iPhone 13, which is not powerful enough for Apple Intelligence. While rumors suggest a new Apple TV with an upgraded chip is in the works, its release date and capabilities remain uncertain. Similarly, the Apple Watch would likely need a significant hardware upgrade to support Apple Intelligence.
Waiting Game
For now, it seems that Apple fans eager to experience Apple Intelligence on their Apple TV and Apple Watch will have to wait. Apple’s focus on phased releases and the need for powerful hardware suggest that it might be some time before these devices get the AI treatment.
In the meantime, it’s worth considering what kinds of AI features would be most useful on these platforms. Would you want to control your Apple TV with your voice using ChatGPT? Or perhaps have your Apple Watch provide AI-powered health insights and recommendations?
The future of Apple Intelligence on Apple TV and Apple Watch remains to be seen, but it’s an exciting prospect with the potential to transform how we interact with these devices.