Unlike Apple, which wants its AI to live on your device – one of the reasons its hardware requirements are so hefty – Gemini Live uses the cloud. That means it could potentially come to more iPhones than Apple's own AI. It was initially only available for Pixel 9 owners and required a subscription, but it's now free and available to all.

Back in 2021, I penned an op-ed on why I’m comfortable being trapped in Apple’s ecosystem, and although I’ve tested (and loved using) many of the best Android phones since then, the comparatively boring iPhone still calls to me each year like a titanium safety blanket in a world of complex software and obnoxiously large camera bumps.

You can try out the beta version of Apple's generative AI with an iPhone 15 Pro or any iPad or Mac with an M1 chip or later. Here's everything to know about Apple Intelligence.

When it comes to future Apple Intelligence features for the iPhone, I hope Apple doesn't forget about the phone.