According to Apple’s statements, it may take years before they develop a comprehensive feature set that justifies a purchase, as noted in their latest. While Apple Intelligence remains in its infancy, insiders predict it will take at least three years for the tech giant to develop a product worthy of generating significant revenue.
According to sources familiar with Apple’s strategy, the tech giant reportedly plans to create a comprehensive platform akin to Apple Intelligence+ featuring various modules that subscribers can access on a subscription-based model, with optional add-ons available for an additional monthly fee. Apple could leverage its existing tiered subscription structure to create Apple Intelligence, with varying levels of access and features mirroring those already in place.
iCloud provides new users with 5GB of complimentary storage, although additional storage is available through paid subscription plans that also grant access to features like iCloud Private Relay. It’s possible that Apple’s Intelligent features may eventually become free, while premium features will require a subscription for users seeking enhanced functionality. OpenAI and other corporations impose costs for AI queries and era after a limit is reached due to computational energy and pricing constraints related to AI.
Currently available in the iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1 beta versions are the primary Apple Intelligence options. Apple has introduced Writing Instruments, alongside fundamental enhancements, thoughtful responses in Messages and Mail, and additional features such as a Memory Maker tool. However, Picture Playroom, Emoji, and most Siri upgrades are set to debut in 2024 and 2025.
With the full rollout of primary Apple Intelligence features launched at WWDC 2024 now underway, Apple must prioritize further enhancements to ensure seamless availability across a broader geographic range, including key markets like China and the European Union? Apple’s 2023 announcements likely won’t result in a fully functional product until 2025, and without further clarification, it’s unclear when this technology will be rolled out to more countries and languages, potentially pushing the timeline to 2027 or later.
In September 2022, Apple introduced Emergency SOS via Satellite, a feature that will eventually incur a fee for usage, but homeowners won’t need to start paying until at least 2025. Apple’s introduction of a fee for Emergency SOS has not yet occurred.
If Apple were to start charging for Apple Intelligence, it could potentially be integrated into existing iCloud+ subscriptions or bundled with other services within their comprehensive package. According to analyst Neil Shah’s recent counterpoint analysis, it is possible that Apple could introduce a new service, tentatively dubbed “Apple Intelligence,” which would likely carry a price tag of between $10 and $20 per month, potentially bundled within the company’s existing Apple One subscription plan. The Apple One plan’s basic tier costs $19.95 monthly, offering 50GB of iCloud+ storage, along with Family Sharing, 200GB of high-quality iCloud Photo Library storage, and access to all iCloud features.
