Apple has decided it will avoid the issue by refusing to allow its generative AI software to be installed on a purchased iPhone. It’s a drastic choice that will be seen as a downgrade by Apple’s dedicated community and leave European iPhones at a disadvantage compared to the Android-based competition.

Apple’s iPhone 16 will launch on Monday with a next-generation chip based on Arm’s newest design architecture, marking the latest step in the Cupertino tech giant’s push to bring generative artificial intelligence features to its smartphones.

The company will be using a third-generation 3nm process for next year's iPhone, with 2nm chips to follow a year later.