Apple’s AFM 3, a 3‑billion-parameter dense model, runs on iPhone to deliver faster responses and keep data local for stronger privacy.

AFM 3 is deeply integrated with Apple silicon to boost privacy while improving responsiveness and context awareness on-device.

Apple collaborated with partners like Google for training insights and distillation, yet maintains architectural control and optimization tailored for iPhone hardware.

The broader Apple Magazine coverage on the same date underlines ongoing AI, silicon, and platform strategy reporting.

On-device Siri is designed to deliver meaningful enhancements without compromising user trust and privacy.

The rollout marks a significant step toward more personal, private, and efficient AI interactions on iPhone.

Apple unveiled AFM 3, its third-generation Apple Foundation Models, to power a reimagined Siri AI with on-device intelligence announced at WWDC26.

AFM 3 uses a hybrid architecture: five specialized models split between on-device AFM 3 Core and secure cloud components, enabling simple tasks locally and Private Cloud Compute for complex tasks.