The AI features on the iPhone 16 are expected to require additional software updates for full functionality. While many AI capabilities will be available with the initial release of iOS 18, some enhancements, collectively referred to as "Apple Intelligence," are anticipated to roll out with a subsequent update, likely iOS 18.1. This means that users may need to wait for this update to access the complete suite of AI features[1][3][4].
The AI functionalities will be supported across all iPhone 16 models, but the most advanced features may be limited to the Pro versions, depending on the hardware capabilities of the A18 chip and potential differences in performance between the standard and Pro models[1][4][5].
Citations:[1] https://www.news18.com/tech/apple-could-spring-a-big-ai-surprise-with-iphone-16-models-this-year-what-we-know-8953741.html
[2] https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-16-ai-features_id157241
[3] https://www.firstpost.com/tech/apples-ai-features-likely-wont-be-ready-for-iphone-16-launch-to-arrive-with-ios-18-1-update-13798154.html
[4] https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1185009-apple-iphone-16-ai-features-revealed
[5] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/mobiles-tabs/iphone-16-series-may-not-add-major-new-features-but-heres-what-it-could-bring-new/articleshow/112466851.cms