GPT-5 Integration Planned for Apple Intelligence with iOS 26 Update

Apple confirmed that OpenAI’s forthcoming GPT-5 model will be incorporated into its Apple Intelligence suite across recent iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. According to a statement shared with 9to5Mac’s Zac Hall, the integration is slated for release alongside iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26.

These operating system updates are currently undergoing developer and public beta testing, with stable versions anticipated next month coinciding with the expected launch of the iPhone 17 lineup. This suggests a relatively swift rollout for users eager to experience an upgraded version of ChatGPT functionality on their Apple products.

While specific improvements GPT-5 will deliver to Apple Intelligence remain unstated, OpenAI emphasizes enhanced reasoning capabilities, improved coding and writing assistance, a refined voice mode, diverse personalities, and integration with Google applications for Pro subscribers. Apple Intelligence has previously been viewed as less advanced than competing platforms powered by models like Google’s Gemini. The incorporation of GPT-5 may represent an effort to bridge this capability gap and enhance Apple’s position in the evolving AI landscape.