The imminent arrival of GPT-5 in Apple Intelligence is anticipated, yet it fails to address Apple's chief AI predicament.
In a significant move, OpenAI's latest GPT-5 artificial intelligence model is set to be integrated with Apple Intelligence, set to revolutionise the user experience on iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The integration is expected to be released alongside the iPhone 17 series and the final software updates for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe, which are due in early September 2025 [1][2][3].
The integration of GPT-5 aims to enhance Siri, Writing Tools, and Visual Intelligence capabilities on Apple devices. It will enable handling more complex tasks that Apple's own on-device models cannot solve, improving responses to advanced user requests [2][3]. Apple Intelligence will use GPT-5 to provide smarter answers, including through Siri for complex questions and visual assistance using the iPhone's camera [1].
GPT-5 will bring powerful new features to ChatGPT, including different personalities, fresh theming options, and an improved Voice Mode. Paid ChatGPT Pro users will also gain access to the deeper GPT-5 pro and GPT-5 thinking models [4]. The model will be available in different sizes: GPT-5, GPT-5 mini, and GPT-5 nano, all of which will be accessible to free users.
Meanwhile, Apple is reportedly developing its own AI chatbot to rival ChatGPT and others. The development of GPT-5 may pose risks to Apple's rumoured chatbot, but it could potentially improve Siri's functionality [5]. Despite previously stating that it was not their primary goal, Apple is working on its own AI chatbot, but the exact release date is currently unknown.
Each query to Apple's AI will use Apple Intelligence, but if it can't answer a question, it will ask if you want to hand off to ChatGPT. GPT-5 can be accessed on iPhones and Macs through Siri, Apple's Writing Tools, Visual Intelligence, and the iPhone's camera.
As the public betas are already available and the stable releases are expected next month, users should be able to access GPT-5 on Apple devices running iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe by early September 2025 [4][1][3]. The longer Apple takes to release its own chatbot, the higher the expectations will be, and the harder it will be for Apple Intelligence to usurp its rivals.
[1] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/08/apple-to-release-ios-26-ipados-26-and-macos-tahoe-in-early-september/ [2] https://www.openai.com/blog/gpt-5 [3] https://www.theverge.com/2025/8/1/21325125/apple-ios-26-ipados-26-macos-tahoe-ipad-pro-iphone-17-release-date [4] https://www.wired.com/story/apple-gpt-5-integration-ai-chatbot/ [5] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-01/apple-is-working-on-its-own-ai-chatbot-to-rival-chatgpt-says-report
- The integration of GPT-5 with Apple Intelligence will leverage advanced artificial-intelligence technology to revolutionize the user experience on iPhones, iPads, and Macs by enhancing Siri, Writing Tools, and Visual Intelligence capabilities and providing smarter answers to complex questions.
- GPT-5 will also bring powerful computational capabilities to ChatGPT, enabling features like different personalities, fresh theming options, and an improved Voice Mode, making it accessible to both free and paid users on iPhones and Macs.
