Get the latest tech news

Apple’s new Foundation Models explained: on-device AI, cloud AI, and everything in between


During the WWDC26 keynote, Apple announced its third generation of Apple Foundation Models (AFM). Here’s a breakdown of how each one works.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on r/apple

Read more on:

Photo of device

device

Photo of cloud AI

cloud AI

Related news:

News photo

On-device AI agents hit a hard memory limit. Apple's new architecture routes around it.

News photo

Apple's Most Powerful On-Device AI Now Requires iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone Air

News photo

Apple silicon's on-device AI bet: same play, bigger range