What does that mean exactly? Some of your favorite apps can now run Apple Intelligence-powered tasks directly, allowing developers to supercharge the user experience with the power of AI.
I’ve looked through the impressive catalog of apps that already take advantage of Apple Intelligence and picked my five favorites to share with you.
Why is this a big deal?
Apple says this new Foundation Models framework gives developers access to the same on-device intelligence powering features like Writing Tools, Image Playground, and Genmoji.
The key difference, however, is control. Instead of relying on cloud-based APIs or generic chatbots, apps can now call Apple’s on-device model directly, integrate it with their own features, and even combine it with Apple’s system tools like Vision, Speech, and Translation.
It keeps your data private, runs locally for speed, and opens the door to AI features that feel deeply integrated instead of bolted on.
Some apps have jumped on this immediately, and the results are genuinely impressive. These are not just simple AI summary buttons. These are real use cases that save time, automate boring steps, and make apps feel more human.
- SmartGym
SmartGym was already one of the best workout planners on iPhone and Apple Watch, but Apple Intelligence elevates it into something that feels closer to a real personal trainer.
Instead of manually browsing templates or fiddling with exercise selections, you can now describe exactly what you want in plain language. “30-minute chest and triceps workout with dumbbells, low impact” is enough for SmartGym to build a complete routine from scratch.
It gets better. SmartGym uses the Foundation Models framework to analyze your training history and make adjustments over time. If you are progressing quickly, it might suggest increasing the weight or the number of sets. If you have been inconsistent, it can scale back the intensity to avoid burnout. Apple’s model can summarise your performance, highlight trends, and feed that insight back into the planner.
It even greets you with personalized suggestions when you open the app. Apple highlighted SmartGym in its original press release on the launch of this framework as an example of how developers can use on-device intelligence to adapt content in real-time based on user behavior.
The result is fitness guidance that feels tailored to you in a way that wasn’t possible just a few years ago.
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