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.

Regulatory documents reveal the iPhone 16 battery capacities. The batteries are bigger than the iPhone 15 models - here's how they compare.